Overview
WES DJ GATHERING - MEAD C.S. is an operational gas extraction facility in the Firestone Area, Colorado, United States. It supports natural gas gathering and processing in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
WES DJ GATHERING - MEAD C.S. is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas infrastructure, serving the broader DJ Basin which is a major oil and gas producing area. The facility operates under U.S. regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering lines. Its NAICS codes (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas mining. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small wellhead sites to large centralized processing plants. As part of the DJ Basin gathering system, this facility contributes to the transport of natural gas from production wells to processing plants and pipelines. The region's gas infrastructure supports local energy needs and supplies markets across the United States. The facility's location in a rural area near Firestone reflects common siting for gas gathering stations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone and Mead requires adherence to setback regulations and safety protocols. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and severe weather, including tornadoes and hailstorms, which are considered in facility design and risk management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.186416, -104.864489.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in natural gas gathering, processing, and transportation as part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin infrastructure.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering lines and pipeline safety.
The DJ Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, contributing significantly to U.S. natural gas supply through extensive gathering and processing networks.
Gas extraction facilities are subject to state and local regulations regarding setbacks, emissions, and noise to minimize impacts on nearby communities and the environment.
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