Overview
Windsor Energy Group - Zarlengo Battery is a gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, USA. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
Windsor Energy Group - Zarlengo Battery is a natural gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. The facility sits within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region that has driven significant energy development in the area. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the local and national natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. Its NAICS codes (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. Located near the South Platte River corridor, the facility's environmental context includes proximity to agricultural lands and suburban development. Operators must manage methane emissions, water usage, and well integrity to minimize local impacts. The facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demand while adhering to Colorado's stringent regulatory framework for oil and gas operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with agricultural and suburban land use. Proximity to the South Platte River raises considerations for water management and potential contamination risks. Colorado's regulatory framework requires operators to implement leak detection, emission controls, and groundwater monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts associated with gas extraction.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, USA, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas, which is then processed and transported for commercial use.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules covering well construction, emissions, and water management.
Potential impacts include methane emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators must follow best practices to minimize these effects.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, known for its tight oil and gas formations, contributing significantly to U.S. energy production.
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