Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC - Carlson 14, 23, 24-2D, 2BD, 2OD Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton Area, Colorado

EATON AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC - Carlson 14, 23, 24-2D, 2BD, 2OD is a gas extraction facility in the Eaton area, Weld County, Colorado. It is operational and part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

PDC - Carlson 14, 23, 24-2D, 2BD, 2OD is a gas extraction facility located in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. It is classified under NAICS code 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce standards for well construction, emissions, and water management. Typical gas extraction in this region involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the region, supporting local energy needs and the broader U.S. gas infrastructure. Its location in Weld County places it within an area of active gas development, with associated infrastructure for processing and transport.

Environmental context

The facility is located in an agricultural and semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Gas extraction activities may involve water usage and potential impacts on local air quality. The area is also subject to seismic activity related to oil and gas operations, though induced seismicity is monitored by state regulators.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NESW SEC. 2-T6N-R66W.

It is a natural gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211130, focusing on the production of natural gas.

The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is part of PDC Energy's operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering well integrity, emissions, and water management.

Gas extraction facilities like this one supply natural gas to processing plants and pipelines, supporting electricity generation, heating, and industrial uses across the country.

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