Overview
K.P. KAUFFMAN - BRIGGS #1 is a gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, USA. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
K.P. KAUFFMAN - BRIGGS #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Colorado, within Weld County. This facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. The plant is operational and 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. Its location in Weld County places it within a dense network of gas infrastructure, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. The operational status ensures continued contribution to the region's energy portfolio.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and is near agricultural and urban zones. Proximity to populated areas like Brighton requires adherence to safety regulations regarding well spacing and emission controls. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, which is considered in infrastructure design and risk management.
Frequently asked questions
K.P. KAUFFMAN - BRIGGS #1 is located in Brighton, Colorado, USA, in Weld County. The address is NESW SEC 25 T1N R67W, with coordinates 40.020299, -104.841405.
K.P. KAUFFMAN - BRIGGS #1 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids. It operates in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a significant oil and gas region.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active gas extraction and production activities.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the United States, with extensive gas extraction and pipeline infrastructure supporting energy supply to Colorado and neighboring states.
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