Overview
PDC - MCCARTY 31-1 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PDC - MCCARTY 31-1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2 miles southeast of Berthoud. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. Weld County is a key region in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas areas 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. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often supporting local gathering systems that feed into larger transmission networks. As part of the broader gas infrastructure in Colorado, this facility contributes to the state's energy supply. Its location in a rural area near Berthoud means it is subject to standard environmental monitoring and safety protocols. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports residential and industrial energy needs in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to populated areas like Berthoud requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection programs. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is factored into pipeline design and maintenance under PHMSA guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
PDC - MCCARTY 31-1 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2 miles southeast of Berthoud, at SWNW Sec. 31-T4N-R67W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported through pipelines.
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 (COGCC).
The facility follows standard industry practices including regular inspections, pressure monitoring, and leak detection programs as required by PHMSA regulations.
Facilities in Weld County range from small to medium scale, with many supporting the Denver-Julesburg Basin's extensive gathering and transmission network.
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