Overview
PDC Energy operates a gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, near Gilcrest. The site is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
PDC Energy - API T4N-R66W-S15 L02 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.6 miles northeast of Gilcrest. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon region. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, covering natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction. The facility is subject to U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission lines. Colorado's regulatory framework includes stringent methane emission rules and well integrity requirements. Typical gas extraction in this area involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with production tied to regional gas processing plants. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas infrastructure network in Weld County. Its operational status ensures continued gas production for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the region. The site's location in an active basin underscores its role in meeting domestic energy demand.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, with proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations may impact local air quality through methane emissions and require water management for hydraulic fracturing. Colorado's regulatory environment mandates leak detection and repair programs to minimize environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.6 miles northeast of Gilcrest, with coordinates 40.313473, -104.756630.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado state rules for methane emissions and well integrity.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through methane emissions and requires water for hydraulic fracturing. Colorado has implemented leak detection and repair programs to mitigate these impacts.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the U.S., with extensive gas gathering and processing infrastructure supporting domestic energy supply.
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