Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC - FRANCIS 11, 21-8 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

EATON, 5.8 MI E OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC - FRANCIS 11, 21-8 is a gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. It is operational and part of the United States' natural gas infrastructure.

PDC - FRANCIS 11, 21-8 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.8 miles east of Eaton. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it plays a role in meeting domestic energy demands. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically utilize hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access natural gas from tight formations. The region's geology, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supports significant natural gas production. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with agricultural and rural land use. Proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on air quality and water resources are considerations for gas extraction operations. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing activity, contributing to local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with agricultural land use. Gas extraction activities in Colorado are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The proximity to Eaton and other communities necessitates careful monitoring of potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater resources.

Frequently asked questions

PDC - FRANCIS 11, 21-8 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.8 miles east of Eaton, in the United States.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, contributing to the energy supply in the region.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules on well construction, water management, and air quality.

Potential environmental impacts include air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Regulations aim to mitigate these through monitoring and best practices.

The facility is operational, indicating active natural gas extraction.

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