Overview
KP Kauffman Hart, Martin G #1 & I #1 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT regulations. It is part of the Weld County gas infrastructure network.
KP Kauffman Hart, Martin G #1 & I #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy needs of the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas extraction operations. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard industry practices for wellhead operations and gas processing, typical for the region's oil and gas infrastructure. This facility plays a role in the local energy grid, supporting industrial and residential gas demand in Weld County and surrounding areas. Its location in an active gas-producing region underscores its significance in maintaining energy supply stability for Colorado and the broader US market.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic activity and a semi-arid climate, which can influence operational risks. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to safety protocols to mitigate potential impacts from gas extraction activities, including well integrity and emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.110938, -104.860571.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the US energy supply.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for gas extraction and pipeline operations.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary from small wellhead operations to large processing plants, with capacities often ranging from a few million to hundreds of million cubic feet per day.
It is part of Weld County's extensive gas network, supplying natural gas to local utilities and interstate pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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