Gas Extraction Operational

KP Kauffman Greeley Nat. Bk B #1, #3, #4 Gas Extraction Facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

KP Kauffman Greeley Nat. Bk B #1, #3, #4 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

KP Kauffman Greeley Nat. Bk B #1, #3, #4 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure that supplies energy to local and regional markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and gas processing to separate natural gas from other hydrocarbons and impurities. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity, and it operates under state and federal environmental regulations to manage emissions and water usage.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction operations may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential groundwater contamination. The region is also subject to occasional drought conditions, influencing water use practices.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.136326, -104.869647.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines, as well as state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.

The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.

NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate the facility is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively, which are key sectors in the US energy industry.

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