PDC Carmichael 33, 43-26 Gas Extraction Facility, Briggsdale, Colorado

PDC Carmichael 33, 43-26 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Colorado, within Weld County. This facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. The plant is operational and contributes to the local gas infrastructure network. 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 is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). These codes indicate the facility's role in upstream gas production. Environmental considerations for gas extraction facilities in this region include proximity to agricultural land and rural communities. The plant's location in Weld County, which has a high density of oil and gas operations, necessitates adherence to state and federal regulations regarding emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing compliance with these standards.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are critical for both agriculture and energy extraction. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low. Proper well integrity and pressure management are essential to minimize environmental risks.