Overview
K.P. Kauffman - Koester #3-33-3 is an operational oil extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, near Johnstown. It operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for oil and gas production.
K.P. Kauffman - Koester #3-33-3 is an oil extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, within the Johnstown area. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The site is situated in a rural agricultural area with proximity to urban centers. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight oil formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as support activities. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water usage and disposal concerns. The facility is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level regulations for well integrity and spill prevention.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas development. Local environmental concerns include air emissions of VOCs and methane, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and potential groundwater contamination. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of water resources and spill prevention. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and COGCC addresses these issues through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, near the Johnstown area, at NENW SEC 33 T4N R67W.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.
These facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) regarding well permits, emissions, and water management.
Potential impacts include air emissions of VOCs and methane, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and risks of groundwater contamination. Regulations aim to mitigate these through emission controls and spill prevention plans.
The facility is currently operational.
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