BLACK DIAMOND - LUCERNE NGL INTERCONNECT: Operational NGL Pipeline Interconnect in Greeley Area, Colorado

BLACK DIAMOND - LUCERNE NGL INTERCONNECT is an operational oil pipeline facility located in the Greeley area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility serves as an interconnection point for natural gas liquids (NGL) transport, playing a key role in the regional midstream infrastructure. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. As an NGL interconnect, it is designed to safely transfer liquids between pipelines, with typical infrastructure including metering, pumping, and valve systems. The facility's scale is consistent with regional gathering and transmission systems that support upstream production. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to agricultural and residential areas in Weld County necessitates robust safety and leak detection measures. The transport of NGLs, which are volatile, requires careful monitoring and cathodic protection to prevent corrosion. The interconnect contributes to the efficient distribution of energy resources within the United States, supporting downstream markets and industrial consumers.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and growing residential communities. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must address risks related to soil disturbance, potential leaks affecting groundwater, and proximity to populated areas. The transport of natural gas liquids, which are flammable and can pose environmental hazards if released, requires stringent safety protocols and regular integrity inspections to protect local ecosystems and water resources.