Overview
PDC Energy - Dinner 2 & E2 is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
PDC Energy - Dinner 2 & E2 is a natural gas extraction facility situated in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the United States. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce standards for air emissions, water protection, and well integrity. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The facility's scale is consistent with mid-size operations in the basin, contributing to the regional gas supply. As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility supports the energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain region. The gas extracted here feeds into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting energy demand while adhering to state and federal regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to populated areas and water resources necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The region is subject to seismic activity related to oil and gas operations, requiring monitoring and adherence to induced seismicity protocols. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and groundwater, mitigated by regulatory requirements for emission controls and well integrity testing.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, USA, with coordinates 40.306831, -104.750908.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility is owned by PDC Energy, a company active in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering well integrity, emissions, and water protection.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas, known for tight gas and oil formations developed through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
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