Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

WES DJ Gathering - Tri-Town C.S. Gas Extraction Facility, Firestone Area, Colorado

FIRESTONE AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

WES DJ Gathering - Tri-Town C.S. is an operational gas extraction facility in the Firestone area, Weld County, Colorado. It supports natural gas gathering and processing in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

WES DJ Gathering - Tri-Town C.S. is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It operates under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gathering system, it likely handles moderate pressures and volumes typical for midstream operations in the region. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its tight oil and gas formations, and facilities like Tri-Town C.S. play a key role in processing and transporting produced gas. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone requires adherence to setback and safety regulations. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a consideration for pipeline integrity. The facility's operational status and location in a major basin underscore its significance in supporting local energy production and grid stability.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates strict adherence to safety regulations. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, which can impact pipeline integrity. Local climate conditions include semi-arid weather with potential for drought, affecting water usage and dust management.

Frequently asked questions

WES DJ Gathering - Tri-Town C.S. is located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.115783, -104.877967.

It is a gas extraction facility that handles natural gas gathering and processing, including extraction of natural gas liquids, 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 pipeline design, construction, and operation.

The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, known for tight oil and gas formations like the Niobrara and Codell.

The facility supports local energy production and economic activity but requires careful management of safety and environmental impacts due to proximity to residential areas.

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