Overview
PDC - Dillard 20T-221, 401; 20Y-401 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Eaton. It is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production.
PDC - Dillard 20T-221, 401; 20Y-401 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.6 miles east of Eaton. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it supports domestic energy supply. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. Operations are subject to federal regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with significant agricultural and rural land use. Its operational status contributes to local employment and energy production, while environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on air and water quality. The facility plays a role in the broader gas supply chain for the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton raises considerations regarding air emissions and water usage typical of gas extraction operations. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, which may influence operational risk management. Regulatory oversight by state and federal agencies addresses environmental protection measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.6 miles east of Eaton, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Facilities are regulated by the U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety, as well as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for state-level environmental and operational standards.
Facilities in this basin range from small to medium scale, often using advanced drilling techniques like hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations.
It provides energy resources and employment, but operations require careful management of air emissions, water use, and proximity to residential areas to minimize environmental impact.
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