KP Kauffman Hunziker Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KP Kauffman Hunziker is a gas extraction facility situated in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility operates in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the United States. Its location in northern Colorado places it within a densely developed area of natural gas infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating involvement in both gas processing and extraction activities. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the region's natural gas supply. The facility operates under federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. This facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial gas demand in the Front Range urban corridor. Its operations are part of a broader network of gas infrastructure serving communities in Colorado and beyond.

The facility is located in an area with moderate seismic activity and is subject to Colorado's semi-arid climate. Proximity to populated areas in Fort Lupton and the broader Denver metropolitan region necessitates careful management of operational risks. Local environmental considerations include air quality management and water resource protection in the South Platte River watershed.