ROLLAND X 28-3 Oil Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

ROLLAND X 28-3 is an oil extraction facility located at 20698 County Road 18 in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this site contributes to the region's oil production. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including EPA's Clean Air Act regulations for oil and gas operations and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. Typical oil extraction in this area involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The scale of such facilities varies, with many wells producing from the Niobrara formation. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Weld County include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and land use impacts. The facility's proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural areas necessitates adherence to spill prevention and waste management practices. As part of the broader Wattenberg Field, this site plays a role in regional energy supply.

Oil extraction in Weld County, Colorado, occurs in a semi-arid region with agricultural and urban interfaces. The facility's location near the South Platte River raises considerations for water quality and spill prevention. Air emissions from drilling and production, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards and Colorado's air quality rules. Local wildlife habitats and groundwater resources require careful management to minimize ecological disruption.