Overview
PDC Energy operates the Tanner K33-14 & Fed K33-65HN gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado. This operational site contributes to the region's natural gas production within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The PDC Energy Tanner K33-14 & Fed K33-65HN facility is a gas extraction site located in the Gilcrest area of Weld County, Colorado. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. As a gas extraction facility in the United States, it operates under federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado's stringent oil and gas rules. The site likely employs conventional drilling and completion techniques typical of the region, with production tied to local gathering systems and processing plants. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional energy grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial demand in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within an area of active hydrocarbon development, with infrastructure connecting to broader midstream networks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, with proximity to the South Platte River basin. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from emissions and water usage for hydraulic fracturing. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with periodic drought and wildfire risks that may affect operations. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission addresses these factors through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Gilcrest area of Weld County, Colorado, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The address is NWSW SEC33 T04N R66W, with ZIP code 80651.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs. The gas is then processed and transported through pipelines to end users.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary widely, from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts many medium to large-scale operations with production capacities ranging from a few million cubic feet per day to over 100 MMcfd.
The facility feeds into local gathering systems that transport raw gas to processing plants. Processed gas then enters interstate pipelines serving markets in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond.
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