Overview
US Exploration Wailes 1X 41-33 is an operational gas extraction facility in Bennett, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
US Exploration Wailes 1X 41-33 is a gas extraction facility located in Bennett, Adams County, Colorado. The facility is operational and situated within the Brighton Yard Storage area, serving the regional gas infrastructure network. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. The facility plays a role in Colorado's gas supply chain, contributing to local energy production. Its location in a rural area near Bennett reduces proximity to dense populations, though standard safety protocols for gas extraction apply.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing community exposure risks. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and climate hazards include occasional wildfires and drought. Standard gas extraction practices include pressure management and leak detection to mitigate environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Bennett, Adams County, Colorado, within the Brighton Yard Storage area.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-specific environmental and safety rules.
Gas extraction facilities are responsible for the initial production and processing of natural gas from underground reservoirs before it enters the transmission pipeline system.
The facility extracts natural gas that feeds into the regional pipeline network, supporting energy supply for the surrounding area.
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