VOLLMAR COMPRESSOR STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado

VOLLMAR COMPRESSOR STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil and gas infrastructure, supporting the gathering and compression of natural gas associated with crude oil production. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA Clean Air Act standards for oil and gas operations and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules. Typical oil extraction facilities in this region employ compressor stations to maintain pipeline pressure and transport hydrocarbons to processing plants. The NAICS code 211120 indicates crude petroleum extraction. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil-producing region, and facilities like VOLLMAR COMPRESSOR STATION contribute to the local economy and energy supply. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity, requiring adherence to environmental and safety standards to mitigate impacts on air quality and nearby communities.

The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-arid region of Colorado, where oil extraction activities must manage air emissions, water use, and potential soil contamination. Regulatory oversight includes EPA's New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas operations and state-level rules for volatile organic compound (VOC) reductions. Proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitates spill prevention and groundwater monitoring.