Overview
PDC Energy - Angela - Ursula is an operational gas extraction facility in Eaton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PDC Energy - Angela - Ursula is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard industry practices for wellhead operations and initial gas processing before transport to gathering lines. This facility plays a role in the local energy grid, supporting residential and industrial gas demand in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County, a key area for oil and gas development, underscores its significance in meeting regional energy needs while adhering to state and federal safety standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area near Eaton, Colorado. Proximity to populated areas and operating pressures typical for gas extraction sites present standard risk factors. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires, which are considered in operational safety protocols.
Frequently asked questions
PDC Energy - Angela - Ursula is located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.501099, -104.751221.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells, processing it for entry into the pipeline system.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-specific rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in capacity, from small wellhead sites to large processing plants handling hundreds of millions of standard cubic feet per day.
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