Overview
KP Kauffman - Strong 2-8 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KP Kauffman - Strong 2-8 is a gas extraction facility situated in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both extraction and processing. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas like Evans and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of emissions and water usage. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting regional energy demands while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to the city of Evans raises considerations regarding air emissions and noise for nearby residents. The region's seismic activity is low, but the facility's infrastructure must be designed to withstand potential weather extremes, including tornadoes and blizzards. Local water resources are a concern due to the water-intensive nature of gas extraction in arid environments.
Frequently asked questions
KP Kauffman - Strong 2-8 is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.379575, -104.758525.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level environmental and drilling regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin vary widely, but many are medium-scale operations with capacities ranging from 10 to 100 million cubic feet per day, depending on the well configuration and processing infrastructure.
Gas extraction can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Operators must implement mitigation measures to minimize these impacts.
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