K.P. Kauffman Co, Inc. - McElwain 32-17 Oil Extraction Facility in Thornton, Colorado

K.P. Kauffman Co, Inc. - McElwain 32-17 is an oil extraction facility located in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, classified under NAICS codes 211120 and 211130. As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, it contributes to the region's significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Colorado's oil and gas operations are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental protection. Oil extraction facilities like McElwain 32-17 play a key role in meeting domestic energy demand. The facility's location in a suburban area near Denver highlights the intersection of urban development and resource extraction, requiring careful management of emissions, water use, and community impacts.

The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water. The proximity to residential areas in Thornton necessitates stringent controls on noise, traffic, and fugitive emissions to minimize community disruption.