Overview
K.P. Kauffman Co-Anderson 13-22; Sprague is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
K.P. Kauffman Co-Anderson 13-22; Sprague is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves wellhead operations and gathering systems typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, where horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing are common practices. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in Weld County places it within a significant agricultural and energy-producing region, where gas extraction coexists with farming and ranching activities.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather events such as tornadoes and hailstorms. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection protocols to minimize risks. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful water management and emissions controls.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at coordinates 40.123633, -104.763322.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines.
Weld County is a major natural gas producing region in Colorado, with thousands of wells and gathering systems that feed into interstate pipelines.
The facility provides energy resources and economic benefits, but also requires careful management of air emissions, water use, and traffic to minimize impacts on nearby residents and agriculture.
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