Gas Extraction Operational

KP Kauffman - Portable Genset 2021-1 Gas Extraction Facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

KP Kauffman - Portable Genset 2021-1 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

KP Kauffman - Portable Genset 2021-1 is a gas extraction facility located at 8979 Weld County Road 22 in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in a region with active oil and gas development. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a portable genset, it likely supports temporary or supplemental gas extraction operations, typical for well-site activities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The scale of such facilities is generally small to medium, with capacities varying based on site requirements. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton and potential impacts from gas extraction activities. The region is subject to climate hazards such as severe weather, but specific risk factors depend on local conditions. The facility's role in the gas supply chain contributes to energy production for the surrounding community and industrial users.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to Fort Lupton raises considerations for air quality and noise impacts. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with occasional severe weather, which can affect operational safety. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses environmental protections.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 8979 Weld County Road 22, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621, United States.

It is a gas extraction facility that supports natural gas production activities, likely as a portable generator set for well-site operations.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado state oil and gas rules enforced by the COGCC.

The NAICS code is 211130, which corresponds to natural gas extraction.

It contributes to local energy production and economic activity, but may also have environmental considerations such as air emissions and noise, regulated by state and federal agencies.

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