Overview
PDC - Marlatt 1, 12, 21, 22-22 is a gas extraction facility located in Adams County, Colorado, near Denver. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PDC - Marlatt 1, 12, 21, 22-22 is a gas extraction facility situated in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 3.1 miles northeast of Denver. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within one of the most active oil and gas producing regions 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling, well completion, and initial processing of natural gas. The scale of operations is typical for the region, with multiple wells (Marlatt 1, 12, 21, 22-22) contributing to local gas supply. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to the Denver metropolitan area raises considerations regarding air quality, water usage, and community impact. Colorado has stringent regulations for methane emissions and well integrity. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor.
Environmental context
Located near Denver, this gas extraction facility operates in a region with high population density, necessitating strict adherence to air quality and noise regulations. Colorado's regulatory framework includes methane emission limits and groundwater protection measures. The facility's proximity to urban areas increases scrutiny on operational safety and environmental compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 3.1 miles northeast of Denver, at NW SEC. 22-T2S-R64W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that drills and produces natural gas from multiple wells, contributing to the regional gas supply.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations for oil and gas operations.
The facility's proximity to Denver requires compliance with strict air quality and water protection standards. Colorado enforces methane emission limits and well integrity rules to minimize environmental impact.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the US, with extensive infrastructure for extraction, processing, and transportation of natural gas.
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