K.P. Kauffman Weld County C Unit B Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

K.P. Kauffman Weld County C Unit B is a gas extraction facility situated in the Fort Lupton Area of Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for its significant oil and gas reserves. As part of the United States' gas infrastructure, it plays a role in supplying energy to domestic markets. The facility operates under NAICS code 211130, which covers the extraction of natural gas. In Colorado, gas extraction activities are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforces rules on well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and emissions. The facility's location in Weld County places it within an area with extensive gas infrastructure, including gathering lines and processing plants. The environmental context of this facility includes its proximity to agricultural and residential areas in Weld County. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain underscores its importance to regional energy security and economic activity.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and growing residential communities. Gas extraction activities here are subject to state regulations addressing air emissions, water use, and well integrity. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation and domestic use necessitate careful management of extraction operations to protect water resources.