Overview
Antero Resources operates the Norcross A Pad oil extraction facility near Rifle, Colorado. This operational site is part of the region's active oil and gas infrastructure.
The Antero Resources Norcross A Pad is an oil extraction facility located in Garfield County, Colorado, near the city of Rifle. As part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, this site contributes to domestic energy production in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility is currently operational, reflecting the ongoing development of oil resources in Colorado. Operating under federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Colorado's oil and gas rules, the facility employs standard extraction technologies typical for the region. The site's NAICS codes (211112, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction, suggesting a multi-product operation. The Norcross A Pad is situated in a rural area of western Colorado, where oil and gas development coexists with agriculture and outdoor recreation. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Garfield County, Colorado, an area with a mix of sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. Oil extraction here involves managing air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds and methane, as well as water usage for hydraulic fracturing. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to the Colorado River watershed necessitate careful water management and spill prevention measures to protect local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Antero Resources Norcross A Pad is located near Rifle, Colorado, in Garfield County, at NE SW SEC 13 T6S R93W.
The facility is an oil extraction site that produces crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility is operated by Antero Resources, a company active in oil and gas extraction in the United States.
Oil extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Environmental considerations include air emissions management, water usage for extraction processes, and spill prevention to protect local water resources and wildlife habitats.
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