PDC Energy - Kerbs 1-20; Marisa 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

PDC Energy - Kerbs 1-20; Marisa 1 is an operational gas extraction facility situated approximately 1.3 miles northwest of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, covering natural gas extraction and oil and gas field services. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Colorado has additional state-level regulations for oil and gas operations, including the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. The facility's scale is typical for the region, with multiple wells (Kerbs 1-20 and Marisa 1) contributing to local gas production. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within a major agricultural and energy-producing area, contributing to the local economy and energy infrastructure.

The facility is located in an agricultural area with proximity to the South Platte River basin. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to air quality regulations and water management requirements. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with potential for drought, influencing water use in hydraulic fracturing. Seismic risk is low, but well integrity and methane leakage are monitored under state and federal guidelines.