Overview
PETROLEUM DEV WILLIAMSON 43-12 is an operational gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PETROLEUM DEV WILLIAMSON 43-12 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 4.8 miles east of Eaton. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate that the facility is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often processing several million cubic feet per day. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural and rural areas in Weld County. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality permits and water management requirements. Its location in a seismically stable region reduces certain risk factors, but the presence of high-pressure gas infrastructure necessitates adherence to strict safety protocols.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and energy development. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and occasional wildfire risks. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton requires careful management of gas extraction operations to minimize impacts on air quality and water resources. The facility's operations are subject to Colorado's stringent oil and gas regulations, which include setback requirements and emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
PETROLEUM DEV WILLIAMSON 43-12 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 4.8 miles east of Eaton, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The facility follows PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, which include requirements for pipeline integrity management, leak detection, and emergency response plans.
Gas extraction in Weld County can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Operators must obtain permits and implement mitigation measures under state and federal oversight.
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