K.P. Kauffman - Lauridson 31, 32, 42-24 Gas Extraction Facility, Dacono, Colorado

K.P. Kauffman - Lauridson 31, 32, 42-24 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near the town of Dacono. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These regulations govern well construction, production safety, and environmental protection. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs conventional drilling and completion techniques typical of the region, with wells connected to gathering pipelines that transport gas to processing plants. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing counties in the United States. The facility's operations support local energy needs and the broader regional gas infrastructure network.

The facility is situated in the semi-arid High Plains region of Colorado, an area with significant agricultural activity and growing urban development. Proximity to populated areas like Dacono and the Denver metro area introduces considerations for air quality and water resource management. The region is subject to occasional drought conditions, which can impact water availability for drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations. Additionally, the area has moderate seismic risk, though induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a monitored concern in the region.