Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC Wolfrum 32, 42-10 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

EATON, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC Wolfrum 32, 42-10 is a gas extraction facility in Eaton, Colorado, USA. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.

PDC Wolfrum 32, 42-10 is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon region known for its tight oil and gas formations. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. 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 gas pipeline safety. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is characterized by extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with typical gas extraction facilities ranging from small to medium scale. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Environmentally, the facility is located in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, which has seen significant oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports local energy needs and downstream industrial consumers.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and residential communities. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations and methane emission rules. The semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitate careful water management and spill prevention measures.

Frequently asked questions

PDC Wolfrum 32, 42-10 is located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

PDC Wolfrum 32, 42-10 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, including air quality and water protection standards.

Gas extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small to medium scale, with many wells producing from tight formations using hydraulic fracturing.

Gas extraction can affect local communities through traffic, noise, and air emissions. Operators must follow setback distances from homes and schools, and implement emission control technologies to minimize impacts.

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