MCELWAIN #4 Oil Extraction Facility, Brighton, Colorado

MCELWAIN #4 is an oil extraction facility located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211120 and 211130. Situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility is part of a region with significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Oil extraction in Colorado is also subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforces rules on well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and emissions control. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. MCELWAIN #4 contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Adams County. The facility's location near Brighton places it within a region that has seen increased oil and gas development, with associated infrastructure for transportation and processing. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air quality management, which are addressed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with a history of oil and gas extraction. Local environmental concerns include potential impacts on groundwater quality from hydraulic fracturing and produced water management, as well as air emissions from drilling and production operations. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of water resources and surface disturbances.