Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation - Oil Extraction Facility in Denver, Colorado

Whiting Oil & Gas Corporation is an oil extraction facility located in Denver, Colorado, United States. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's upstream oil sector, focusing on crude oil production from local reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) permits. As an oil extraction site, it employs standard drilling and production technologies typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, with a focus on efficient resource recovery. The plant's location in Denver places it within a major urban and industrial hub, where oil extraction activities are integrated with broader energy infrastructure. The facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to downstream refineries and supports local employment and energy security.

Oil extraction in the Denver area involves managing risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The facility is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and must comply with spill prevention and control measures under the Clean Water Act. Local environmental conditions include semi-arid climate and proximity to urban areas, requiring careful management of noise and traffic impacts.