This strategy focuses on increasing monitoring and inspections of emissions from oil and gas extraction sites within Longmont to monitor air quality impacts. Currently inspections are handled by the State of Colorado.
AQ-1Increase inspections of emissions from oil and gas sites
Progress
- Not started
- Planning
- Continuous
- Implementation
On time
There are currently zero active oil and gas wells remaining in the City of Longmont,
Description
There are currently zero active oil and gas wells remaining in the City of Longmont, staff is currently focused on environmental monitoring of sites, including:
- Real-time methane air monitoring of the Extraction Rinn Valley production facility south of CR 20-1/2 is on-going.
- Real-time methane air monitoring is ongoing adjacent to the Knight well site. Both locations are outside the City.
Summary and contacts
Topic Area
Timeline
Continuous
Initiation period
Responsible organizations
Contact persons
- Jane TurnerAir Quality / Oil and Gas Program ManagerStrategic Integration
Information updated 07/17/2024