Overview
KP Kauffman Ione L&C #1, Hanit B #1 is a gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
KP Kauffman Ione L&C #1, Hanit B #1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 3.3 miles north of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. Weld County is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, which is one of the top natural gas-producing counties in the United States. Its location in a rural area near Fort Lupton means it is subject to standard environmental monitoring for air emissions and water usage, as per Colorado state requirements.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability is a key environmental consideration for gas extraction. Proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural areas necessitates careful management of water resources and potential impacts on local ecosystems. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though induced seismicity from wastewater injection is monitored by state regulators.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 3.3 miles north of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is associated with KP Kauffman Company, a Colorado-based oil and gas operator.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA for pipeline safety. Operators must comply with rules on well construction, water management, and air emissions.
Gas extraction in Weld County can affect air quality, water resources, and land use. Operators are required to implement mitigation measures such as emissions controls and water recycling to minimize environmental impacts.
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