Overview
K.P. Kauffman Co-Spindle Cons. Fac #2 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
K.P. Kauffman Co-Spindle Cons. Fac #2 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These bodies enforce strict permitting, emissions, and safety standards. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. The scale of operations in Weld County ranges from small to large, with many facilities contributing to the region's significant natural gas output. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its operational status and location in a densely drilled area highlight the importance of regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring to mitigate impacts on air quality and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction in this region involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids and methane emissions. The area is also subject to occasional drought conditions, which can stress water resources used in extraction processes. Regulatory oversight by COGCC includes requirements for well integrity testing and emissions controls.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.091004, -104.777517.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules for well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and emissions.
Weld County hosts hundreds of gas extraction facilities, ranging from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads, with production capacities varying widely.
Risks include groundwater contamination from fracturing fluids, methane leakage, and air pollution from volatile organic compounds. Regulatory measures aim to mitigate these through monitoring and technology requirements.
Other Gas Extraction plants in United States · 6 nearby