VESSELS OIL & GAS FT LUPTON FRACTIONATION - Gas Extraction Facility in Brighton, Colorado

VESSELS OIL & GAS FT LUPTON FRACTIONATION is a gas extraction facility located at 1285 County Road 19 in Brighton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a fractionation plant, it separates natural gas liquids (NGLs) from raw natural gas, contributing to the midstream gas infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. The NAICS code 211111 indicates crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, though the facility's fractionation role aligns more with midstream processing. Located in Weld County, one of the most active oil and gas counties in the US, the facility plays a key role in processing regional gas production. Its proximity to Brighton and the Front Range urban corridor means it operates within a densely populated area, requiring adherence to strict safety and environmental protocols. The plant supports downstream energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is situated in the semi-arid climate of Colorado's Front Range, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to populated areas like Brighton and Denver raises considerations for air quality and noise management. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though low-magnitude, and drought conditions that may affect water usage for processing. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and Colorado's Oil and Gas Conservation Commission addresses these environmental factors.