Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC Hungenberg 21, 22-16 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton Area, Colorado

EATON AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC Hungenberg 21, 22-16 is an operational gas extraction facility in Eaton Area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

PDC Hungenberg 21, 22-16 is a gas extraction facility located in the Eaton Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant oil and gas activity, particularly within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. While specific technical specifications such as capacity are not detailed, the facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and is subject to Colorado's regulations on methane emissions and water management. The proximity to agricultural and residential areas in Weld County necessitates careful operational practices to minimize local impacts. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and supports local economic activity.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state regulations on methane emissions, water usage, and well integrity. The proximity to populated areas and agricultural land requires careful management of air quality and water resources to mitigate potential environmental impacts.

Frequently asked questions

PDC Hungenberg 21, 22-16 is located in the Eaton Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.489275, -104.670958.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), with federal oversight from PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction can affect air quality through methane emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Colorado has regulations to minimize these impacts, including methane leak detection and water recycling requirements.

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