Windsor Energy Group Vawter 15-2, 16-2 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

Windsor Energy Group Vawter 15-2, 16-2 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. 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 pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically utilize hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access tight gas formations, with production scales varying from small to large based on well count and reservoir characteristics. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in Weld County, a major oil and gas producing region, underscores its significance in the state's energy portfolio. Operational practices are subject to state and federal environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air quality and water resources.

The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and proximity to agricultural lands and the South Platte River basin. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to regulations addressing methane emissions, water use, and well integrity. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and groundwater from hydraulic fracturing fluids, though regulatory oversight aims to mitigate these risks.