KP Kauffman Co - Alfred Herman Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

KP Kauffman Co - Alfred Herman is a gas extraction facility situated in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), reflecting its role in the upstream gas sector. Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major region for oil and gas production, with Weld County being one of the most active counties for drilling and extraction. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforce standards for air emissions, water protection, and well integrity. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. The facility's location in a rural area near Fort Lupton suggests it is part of a broader network of wells supporting regional gas supply. Environmental considerations for gas extraction in Weld County include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water usage and disposal of produced water. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed underscores the importance of adherence to spill prevention and groundwater monitoring protocols. As part of the U.S. gas infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy production while operating under evolving state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental risks.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use create potential environmental concerns related to air emissions, water consumption, and soil contamination. Proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of produced water and stormwater runoff to protect local water resources. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the EPA addresses these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.