Extraction has approval from the City to begin pipeline work along Lowell Blvd near the Livingston Pad and that work is underway. The City also permitted two construction trailers that have been installed just south of E-470 near I-25. More activity is expected along the pipeline route in the near future. Please see the pipeline map below or access it here….
Over the next few months, many local and state proceedings will be held which will greatly impact the future of oil and gas development in Broomfield. Here is a chart containing the highlights of what is known at this time: Date Location Procedural Event May 30 6 p.m. City Council Chambers City Council Special Study Session on regulations Before…
“What can I do about fracking in Broomfield?” In response to this question from many Broomfield residents, Broomfield Concerned held an educational forum on May 18 featuring a variety of speakers representing different viewpoints on how Broomfield families can take a stand and make a difference. In the introductory remarks by Co-Chairs Jennifer Dulles and Jean Lim, they thanked…
By Jennifer Kovaleski, Denver 7 This lead story on the Denver 7 6 pm news does a primer on forced pooling and mentions that “homeowners in Broomfield have dealt with the same thing with Extraction Oil and Gas.” You can watch the video segment here: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/front-range/brighton/brighton-homeowner-being-forced-pooled-by-oil-and-gas-company
A nonprofit group representing neighborhood groups impacted by residential drilling is warning that the title for a proposed state ballot initiative is misleading and is warning residents not to sign it. Canvassers are currently collecting signatures for the “Colorado Compensation to Owners for Decreased Property Value Due to State Regulation Amendment.” Although the title may sound like it is…
Many Anthem Ranch and Wildgrass residents continue to express concerns to the City regarding many abandoned wells in our area, given the fact that new Extraction horizontal drilling from 3000 feet away caused a mud spill from an improperly abandoned well in Berthoud, CO on October 29. Neither the regulations nor Extraction’s Comprehensive Drilling Plan (CDP) currently address this…
Ordinance No. 2067 Amending Certain Sections of the Broomfield Municipal Code Concerning Broomfield Oil and Gas Regulations was passed 6-3 on First Reading at the May 8 Council Meeting. The vote was: Yes – Beacom, Erickson, Groom, Jezerski, Law-Evans, Shelton No- Castriotta, Kreeger, Shaff Absent – Tessier The motion put forth by Council Member Law-Evans stated that the second…
By Susan Greene, The Colorado Independent 5/8/18 Of note before reading this article, the City of Broomfield’s 5/4 response to Extraction’s current CDP continues to find Extraction’s risk management and emergency plans very insufficient. https://www.broomfield.org/…/Broomfield-Comments-on-Extract… “Six former Anadarko employees have come forward on behalf of investors to describe a culture of corporate callousness that puts profits before safety. The six…
After two years of working to make changes to forced pooling laws at the Statehouse, Broomfield mineral owners can finally see the first steps in the right direction. SB 18-230 Modify Laws Drilling Units Pooling Orders, sponsored by Rep. Lori Saine and Sen. Vicki Marble and with House amendments secured by Rep. Matt Gray, passed through both the House…
Broomfield held its second Community Conversation for Oil and Gas on May 4, 2018 in the City Council Chambers. It was a chance for Broomfield residents to ask questions of and make comments to the Mayor and eight Council Members. Many of the evening’s questions were addressed by Jason Vahling and Laurie Davis, speaking on behalf of Broomfield’s Health…
