Overview
PETROLEUM DEV BENSON 23-15 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Eaton. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PETROLEUM DEV BENSON 23-15 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3 miles southeast of Eaton. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, covering natural gas extraction and support activities. 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. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the region, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas infrastructure, including processing plants and pipelines. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing gas production for the regional grid.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a high density of oil and gas operations. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton requires careful management of emissions and noise. The area is semi-arid with potential for drought, and gas extraction activities may impact local water resources. Seismic activity is low, but the region experiences occasional earthquakes induced by wastewater injection. Regulatory oversight by COGCC includes air quality and water protection measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3 miles southeast of Eaton, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from tight formations, likely using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas supply in the region.
Environmental considerations include air emissions, water usage, and potential induced seismicity. The COGCC enforces regulations to mitigate these impacts.
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