PETROLEUM DEV CORP BARRELL 42-4 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

PETROLEUM DEV CORP BARRELL 42-4 is a gas extraction facility situated in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is part of the broader gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. These regulations ensure safe design, construction, and operation of gas facilities. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also provides state-level oversight, focusing on environmental protection and public safety. As a gas extraction site, this facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County. Its location in a rural area near Eaton minimizes proximity to dense populations, reducing certain operational risks. The facility's role in the gas supply chain supports downstream processing and distribution, highlighting its importance to regional energy infrastructure.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas is low due to its rural setting, but the region is seismically stable with low natural hazard exposure. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, including air emissions and groundwater protection. The surrounding ecosystem supports mixed-grass prairie and agricultural activities, requiring careful management of potential leaks or spills.