Prairie Operating Co - Gustafson Batt: Oil Extraction Facility in Eaton Area, Colorado

Prairie Operating Co - Gustafson Batt is an operational oil extraction facility located in the Eaton Area of Weld County, Colorado. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil-producing region, and contributes to the area's crude oil and natural gas output. As an oil extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the petroleum industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions control and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211112, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and oil and gas well drilling, reflecting a multi-faceted operation. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Colorado include water usage, methane emissions, and land disturbance. The facility's location in Weld County, a region with extensive oil and gas activity, means it operates within a well-established infrastructure network. Its operational status underscores its role in meeting domestic energy demand while adhering to state and federal environmental standards.

Oil extraction in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin involves managing produced water, reducing methane leaks, and minimizing surface impacts. The facility's operations are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for volatile organic compounds and state regulations on water recycling. Local environmental concerns include groundwater protection and air quality in the Front Range region.