Overview
PDC Energy - Vonfeldt is a gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PDC Energy - Vonfeldt is a gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas production sector in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key region for oil and gas development in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling and production activities typical of the region, with natural gas processed and transported via gathering lines to larger transmission systems. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and downstream industrial users. Its location in Weld County places it within a dense network of oil and gas infrastructure, with proximity to agricultural and residential areas requiring careful operational management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Proximity to populated areas and the potential for seismic activity in the region are relevant environmental considerations. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air quality, water resources, and community safety.
Frequently asked questions
PDC Energy - Vonfeldt is located near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 4.1 miles southeast of Eaton.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, processing and transporting it for distribution.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Weld County hosts numerous gas extraction sites, ranging from small to large operations, with many tied to the Wattenberg Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in the US.
The facility feeds natural gas into regional gathering systems, supporting local energy needs and industrial consumers in northern Colorado.
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