Overview
PDC Energy - Ahnstedt 10, 15-4 is a gas extraction facility located in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PDC Energy - Ahnstedt 10, 15-4 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It operates within the United States' regulatory framework for gas infrastructure, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility is 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and completion techniques common to the region, such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The operational status is active, contributing to the local gas supply. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to populated areas in Weld County and potential impacts on air and water quality. The region is subject to Colorado's robust regulatory oversight, including the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. The facility's role in the broader gas infrastructure network supports energy delivery to residential and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas development. Proximity to agricultural lands and residential areas necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and groundwater resources are a key concern. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses these environmental factors through setback requirements and monitoring programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado, with coordinates 40.510511 N, -104.668113 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations enforced by the COGCC.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts numerous operations with varying capacities.
It supplies natural gas to the regional pipeline network, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in Weld County and beyond.
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