PDC Energy - Buffalo Gardens 41-13 Gas Extraction Facility in Frederick, Colorado

PDC Energy - Buffalo Gardens 41-13 is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the country's natural gas supply chain, supporting local and regional energy needs. 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. In the United States, gas extraction facilities like this one are subject to federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its tight gas and oil formations, requiring advanced extraction technologies. Operationally, the facility plays a role in the local energy landscape, supplying natural gas to downstream markets. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity. The facility's proximity to Frederick and other Front Range communities underscores the importance of safe and regulated operations to minimize environmental and community impacts.

The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and is near agricultural lands and residential communities. Proximity to populated areas necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and occasional extreme weather events such as hailstorms and wildfires, which can pose operational risks.