PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORP. - UYEMURA 33-31 / UYEMURA 34-31 Gas Extraction Facility, Galeton, Colorado

PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORP. - UYEMURA 33-31 / UYEMURA 34-31 is a gas extraction facility located in Galeton, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in Weld County, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the area. 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 NAICS code 211111 indicates crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. This facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands and supporting local economic activity. Its location in Weld County places it within an area with significant natural gas infrastructure, including gathering lines and processing plants. The operational status ensures continued contribution to the natural gas grid, serving residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas like Galeton requires careful management of noise and traffic. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, which may influence infrastructure design and risk assessment.