Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC - AVERY 11, 12-10 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

EATON, 1.9 MI SE OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC - AVERY 11, 12-10 is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Colorado, United States. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.

PDC - AVERY 11, 12-10 is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Colorado, approximately 1.9 miles southeast of the town. The facility is situated in Weld County, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process raw natural gas. The scale of operations is typical for the region, which hosts numerous similar facilities. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure contributes to energy supply for the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and extensive agricultural activity. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Proximity to Eaton requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential fugitive emissions to minimize impact on the local community.

Frequently asked questions

PDC - AVERY 11, 12-10 is located in Eaton, Colorado, approximately 1.9 miles southeast of the town, in Weld County.

This facility is a gas extraction site that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules covering well construction, emissions, and pipeline safety under 49 CFR Part 192.

The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the United States, with extensive natural gas reserves and a well-developed infrastructure for extraction and transportation.

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