Overview
KP Kauffman Guildner 1 & 2 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
KP Kauffman Guildner 1 & 2 is a natural 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 plant, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the initial processing of raw natural gas from wells. 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. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Typical operations include separation, dehydration, and compression before gas enters transmission pipelines. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to Colorado's energy production. The plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risk. Operations involve handling of volatile organic compounds and methane, requiring adherence to state and federal emission standards. The plant's location in a seismically stable area reduces earthquake-related risks, but the high density of nearby oil and gas wells necessitates careful monitoring of groundwater and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
KP Kauffman Guildner 1 & 2 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.129412, -104.860264.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, including separation, dehydration, and compression, before sending it to pipelines.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but typical gas extraction plants in the Denver-Julesburg Basin have capacities ranging from 10 to 100 MMscfd.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through methane and VOC emissions, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Colorado has stringent regulations to mitigate these impacts, including leak detection and repair programs.
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