Overview
K.P. Kauffman Company - Murphy 11-5 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Bennett, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
K.P. Kauffman Company - Murphy 11-5 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 4.3 miles southwest of Bennett, Colorado, in Arapahoe County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas production. As a gas extraction facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process natural gas from the field. Typical operations involve extraction, separation of liquids, and compression for transport. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into regional gas processing and transmission networks. Its location in a rural area near Bennett reduces proximity to dense populations, but standard safety measures for pressure control and leak detection are essential. The facility's role in the Denver-Julesburg Basin supports broader energy infrastructure in Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density. Proximity to agricultural land and potential for groundwater impacts are considerations. The area experiences occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can affect infrastructure. Standard environmental management includes spill prevention and air emission controls under state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 4.3 miles southwest of Bennett, Colorado, in Arapahoe County, with coordinates 39.649050 N, -104.470303 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small well sites to large multi-well pads. The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts numerous facilities with varying capacities.
It feeds into local gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants and interstate pipelines, supporting energy supply in the Rocky Mountain region.
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