Overview
PDC - Cozzens 31, 42-8D, 41-8, 8CD, 8VD is an operational gas extraction facility in Eaton, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Weld County natural gas production area.
PDC - Cozzens 31, 42-8D, 41-8, 8CD, 8VD is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the United States. 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) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic and climate hazard exposure typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Its proximity to populated areas like Eaton requires adherence to safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations. The facility plays a key role in local energy production and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. The local environment includes semi-arid plains and agricultural lands, with potential impacts from gas extraction such as air emissions and water usage. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal PHMSA standards help manage environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.505640, -104.678189.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the U.S. energy supply.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
Environmental risks include potential air emissions, water contamination, and land disturbance. These are managed through state and federal regulations requiring permits and monitoring.
Gas extraction can provide economic benefits through jobs and royalties but may also raise concerns about noise, traffic, and environmental health. Community engagement and regulatory oversight aim to balance these impacts.
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