Overview
K.P. Kauffman - Millard #43-40 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It supports regional natural gas supply.
K.P. Kauffman - Millard #43-40 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a network that includes gathering lines and processing plants typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This facility plays a role in the local gas supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to the state's energy portfolio.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from extraction activities and water resource management. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and the facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations aimed at minimizing ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
K.P. Kauffman - Millard #43-40 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.121563, -104.794258.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the regional energy supply.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The facility provides natural gas for local energy needs and supports economic activity in Weld County, while operating under environmental safeguards to manage air and water impacts.
Facilities in this basin range from small to medium-scale operations, often with multiple wells and gathering systems, producing up to several million cubic feet per day.
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