Overview
K.P. Kauffman Co - Hein #1 and #2 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
K.P. Kauffman Co - Hein #1 and #2 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, supporting local energy infrastructure. 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 pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard industry practices for wellhead operations and gas processing, typical for the Denver-Julesburg Basin's tight gas formations. The facility plays a role in the regional gas grid, supplying natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in Weld County places it within a major oil and gas producing area, contributing to Colorado's energy portfolio and local economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's air quality and water management regulations. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air emissions and groundwater, managed through state and federal permitting requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SW SW Sect 36 T2N R67W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with Colorado state oil and gas rules.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas production network, supplying natural gas to the Front Range and broader US markets.
Gas extraction in Weld County is subject to Colorado's air quality and water management regulations, with operators required to mitigate emissions and protect groundwater.
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