Overview
KP Kauffman CF&C 3-83 (Hill 1A) is a gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major natural gas producing region.
KP Kauffman CF&C 3-83 (Hill 1A) is a natural gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's significant gas production infrastructure. Colorado is a leading natural gas producer in the United States, with extensive pipeline networks and regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its Niobrara and Codell formations, which require advanced extraction techniques. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic risk and semi-arid climate. Proximity to populated areas like Evans necessitates adherence to setback requirements and leak detection protocols. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in northern Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with moderate seismic activity and semi-arid conditions. Gas extraction operations here are subject to state and federal regulations addressing methane emissions, water usage, and well integrity. The proximity to Evans requires careful management of noise, traffic, and air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces gas from tight formations using advanced drilling and completion techniques.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
The facility follows state and federal rules for well integrity, methane leak detection, water management, and air emissions control to minimize environmental impact.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the US, known for its Niobrara and Codell formations, supporting significant natural gas output for domestic energy.
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