Overview
Western Operating - Forbes 1-14 is a gas extraction facility located southwest of Akron, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Western Operating - Forbes 1-14 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 10.6 miles southwest of Akron, Colorado, in Washington County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This location is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for its oil and gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal environmental standards. It is representative of the many small to medium-sized gas wells in the region. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of northeastern Colorado. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation and livestock create a context where gas extraction operations must manage water usage and potential impacts on local water resources. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain contributes to the broader natural gas infrastructure serving the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural agricultural area of Washington County, Colorado, where the primary environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air quality management. The semi-arid climate and proximity to farming operations necessitate careful handling of produced water and emissions to minimize impacts on local resources and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 10.6 miles southwest of Akron, Colorado, in Washington County, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
Gas extraction in Colorado involves managing water usage, air emissions, and potential impacts on groundwater. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental standards.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin production network, contributing to the natural gas supply for regional and national markets.
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