PDC Energy - MDM 33, 34-14 Gas Extraction Facility in Frederick, Colorado

PDC Energy - MDM 33, 34-14 is a gas extraction facility situated in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies. 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. As a gas extraction site, it employs standard drilling and completion techniques common to the region, including horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility's operational status is active, contributing to the local energy supply. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to residential areas in Frederick and the broader Front Range urban corridor. The facility operates under Colorado's stringent methane emission regulations and is subject to PHMSA pipeline safety standards for any associated gathering lines. Its location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake risk, but the area's semi-arid climate requires careful water management for hydraulic fracturing operations.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with significant oil and gas development. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with low annual precipitation, making water sourcing and management a key environmental consideration. Proximity to the town of Frederick and the Denver metropolitan area means that air quality and noise regulations are particularly relevant. The facility is subject to Colorado's methane emission rules and federal air quality standards, which aim to minimize the environmental footprint of gas extraction operations.