Overview
K.P. Kauffman Co-Murphy 5-2 is a gas extraction facility located near Bennett, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major natural gas producing region.
K.P. Kauffman Co-Murphy 5-2 is a gas extraction facility located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, approximately 4.4 miles southwest of Bennett. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a significant natural gas producing region in the United States. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy infrastructure and supply chain. 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. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The facility's location in a semi-rural area near Bennett reflects the common siting of gas extraction operations away from dense population centers. Its operational status supports regional energy needs and contributes to the broader natural gas grid serving Colorado and surrounding states. The facility's role in the Denver-Julesburg Basin underscores its importance in maintaining domestic gas supply.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin are subject to seismic and climate hazard considerations, including potential induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing and drought conditions affecting water availability. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies addresses these factors through well construction standards and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, approximately 4.4 miles southwest of Bennett, with coordinates 39.646557 N, -104.470503 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
Colorado's gas extraction facilities range from small wells to large multi-well pads, with production capacities varying from a few million cubic feet per day to over 100 MMcfd.
It supplies natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in Colorado and the broader Rocky Mountain region.
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