PDC - RICHTER 33, 34, 43, 44-27 Gas Extraction Facility, Weld County, Colorado

PDC - RICHTER 33, 34, 43, 44-27 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 8.7 miles east of Eaton. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local and national natural gas supply chain. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both raw gas production and natural gas liquids recovery. Typical gas extraction sites in this region range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with agricultural and rural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton and Greeley necessitates careful management of emissions, water usage, and seismic risks. The site's operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting regional energy demands while adhering to evolving environmental and safety standards.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. The semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River watershed require careful water management for extraction operations. Regional seismic activity is low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a monitored concern. Air quality regulations under the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment govern emissions from gas extraction activities.