Overview
KP Kauffman UPRR 42 N #3 is an operational gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for natural gas infrastructure.
KP Kauffman UPRR 42 N #3 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas supply chain, contributing to the broader gas infrastructure network serving the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a network that includes gathering lines and processing plants typical of the region's oil and gas operations. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas in Brighton and potential exposure to seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing gas extraction activities that support local energy needs and economic activity in Weld County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic hazard exposure typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Proximity to Brighton means that operational safety and emissions management are important for local air quality and community safety. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful water management during extraction activities.
Frequently asked questions
KP Kauffman UPRR 42 N #3 is located in Brighton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at coordinates 40.056593, -104.921598.
It is a gas extraction facility, part of the natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado operate under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas production in the region.
Common concerns include methane emissions, water usage, seismic risk, and proximity to populated areas. Facilities must comply with environmental regulations to mitigate these impacts.
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