Overview
PDC Energy - Booth 11, 12-25 is a gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PDC Energy - Booth 11, 12-25 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 4 miles east of Eaton. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. Its NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate natural gas extraction and oil and gas field machinery manufacturing. The facility operates in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. Typical gas extraction operations in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The regulatory framework includes state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules alongside federal standards. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and downstream industrial users. Its location in Weld County places it within a densely developed oil and gas field, requiring careful management of environmental and community impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, Colorado, where gas extraction operations are common. Proximity to populated areas and water resources necessitates adherence to strict well integrity and emissions control measures. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire, which can affect operational safety and environmental compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 4 miles east of Eaton.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state rules from the COGCC.
Weld County is a major gas-producing region with thousands of wells, ranging from small to large-scale operations. This facility is part of a dense network of extraction sites.
Gas extraction in the area requires management of air emissions, water use, and well integrity to protect nearby communities and ecosystems.
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