Overview
PDC - AVERY 24-10D is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Eaton. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PDC - AVERY 24-10D is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.3 miles southeast of Eaton. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin, it is part of a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Typical gas extraction facilities in this area involve well pads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport produced gas to processing plants. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and industrial operations. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant agricultural and energy activity, highlighting the intersection of resource extraction and land use in Colorado's Front Range.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a mix of agricultural and energy development. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton (2.3 miles) introduces considerations for noise, air quality, and potential pipeline safety. The area is subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations, as well as climate hazards such as wildfires and flooding. These factors are typical for gas extraction facilities in the region and are managed under state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
PDC - AVERY 24-10D is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.3 miles southeast of Eaton, at NWSW SEC 10 T6N R65W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin vary from small single-well pads to large multi-well sites. Production rates can range from a few hundred thousand cubic feet per day to over 10 million cubic feet per day.
Key considerations include proximity to residential areas, potential impacts on air quality from emissions, water usage and disposal, and induced seismicity. Operators must follow state regulations for well construction, emissions control, and water management.
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