K.P. Kauffman Co, Inc. - Johnston #20-1 Oil Extraction Facility in Hudson, Colorado

K.P. Kauffman Co, Inc. - Johnston #20-1 is an oil extraction facility located in Hudson, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a significant oil and gas producing area in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in Colorado is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees well permitting, environmental protection, and public safety. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its tight oil and gas formations, and facilities like Johnston #20-1 are part of the infrastructure that supports domestic energy production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, which are managed through regulatory compliance and best practices in the industry.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. The local environment includes agricultural land and semi-arid ecosystems. Oil extraction operations can affect air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and COGCC aims to mitigate these impacts through emission controls, spill prevention plans, and well integrity requirements.