Overview
K.P. Kauffman - Becky #1, 5-6 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Erie, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
K.P. Kauffman - Becky #1, 5-6 is a gas extraction facility located near Erie, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. It serves as part of the broader gas infrastructure network supplying the Front Range urban corridor. 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. Gas extraction in Colorado typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas extraction and oil and gas field machinery manufacturing. As a gas extraction site, K.P. Kauffman - Becky #1, 5-6 contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial demand in the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Weld County places it within a major oil and gas producing region, with proximity to populated areas requiring careful operational management to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to the town of Erie (1.1 miles north) means the facility operates near populated areas, necessitating adherence to setback requirements and emission controls. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though low-magnitude, and drought conditions that may impact water availability for extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Erie, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 1.1 miles north of Erie, at NENW SEC 6 T1N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supplying the regional energy grid.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with Colorado state oil and gas rules.
The facility is subject to Colorado setback requirements and emission controls to minimize impacts on nearby residential areas, while contributing to local energy supply and economic activity.
Weld County is a major oil and gas producing region, with thousands of wells. Facilities like this one are part of a dense network of extraction sites supporting the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
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