Overview
KP Kauffman Lansdown/Legg Battery is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
KP Kauffman Lansdown/Legg Battery is a gas extraction facility situated in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the country. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The facility is classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction batteries in this region include separators, dehydrators, and storage tanks. Operations are subject to federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and state-level rules governing emissions, water use, and well integrity. As part of the extensive Wattenberg Field, this battery contributes to the natural gas supply for local and regional markets. The facility's location in a mixed agricultural and residential area underscores the importance of adherence to safety and environmental standards to minimize impacts on nearby communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and residential developments. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with low precipitation, which can influence water management practices. Proximity to populated areas necessitates careful monitoring of air emissions and potential groundwater impacts. The facility operates in a seismically stable region, but the high density of oil and gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin requires robust risk management to prevent leaks or accidents.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.117980 N, -104.775450 W.
It is a gas extraction facility, specifically a battery that processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is owned by KP Kauffman, a company active in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Facilities must comply with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules, the Clean Air Act, and federal pipeline safety regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Potential impacts include air emissions from equipment, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance. Proper management and regulatory compliance help mitigate these effects.
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