Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC Asbury V 3-11, 14 Gas Extraction Facility, Firestone Area, Colorado

FIRESTONE AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC Asbury V 3-11, 14 is a gas extraction facility in the Firestone Area, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

PDC Asbury V 3-11, 14 is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is involved in the initial processing of natural gas from wells, typically including separation, dehydration, and compression before transport. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with significant gas infrastructure activity. Its operational status contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream consumers and industrial users. The site's proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with active oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas in the Firestone Area requires careful management of emissions and safety risks. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and water resources are a key environmental consideration for gas extraction operations.

Frequently asked questions

PDC Asbury V 3-11, 14 is located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.162371, -104.876760.

It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, including separation, dehydration, and compression, before sending it to pipelines.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.

It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin gas network, contributing to natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Colorado and beyond.

Key considerations include methane emissions management, water usage and disposal, and proximity to populated areas, all regulated by state and federal agencies.

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