K.P. Kauffman Co-Rocky Mt Fuel 9-8 Gas Extraction Facility, Brighton, Colorado

K.P. Kauffman Co-Rocky Mt Fuel 9-8 is a gas extraction facility located in the Dacono area of Brighton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the country's natural gas supply chain. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. In the United States, gas extraction facilities like this one are subject to federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. State-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also apply. The facility's location in Weld County places it in a region with significant gas infrastructure and proximity to populated areas. Its operational status suggests ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. The facility's role in the broader gas network supports downstream processing and distribution to end users.

The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and is near agricultural and residential zones. Proximity to populated areas necessitates careful management of operational risks such as fugitive emissions and potential leaks. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, which may influence infrastructure design and maintenance practices.