Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC - Leffler 43, 44-2 & 2D, 2TD, 2XD Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton Area, Colorado

EATON AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC - Leffler 43, 44-2 & 2D, 2TD, 2XD is a gas extraction facility located in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is currently operational and part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's natural gas infrastructure.

PDC - Leffler 43, 44-2 & 2D, 2TD, 2XD is a gas extraction facility situated in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado. This facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. The plant is classified under NAICS codes 211111, 211112, and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs natural gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The plant's operational status and location in a prolific basin suggest it contributes to regional gas supply. This facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas production for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Its location in Weld County, one of the most active oil and gas counties in the United States, underscores its significance within the broader gas extraction network. The plant's operations are integrated into the regional gas gathering and processing systems.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas in Weld County necessitates adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a consideration for well integrity and pipeline safety. Local water resources are managed to prevent contamination from drilling and extraction activities.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Eaton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.515178, -104.737226.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.

The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the United States, with extensive natural gas reserves and infrastructure.

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