Extraction’s oil and gas facility, named Jet Fuel, is a proposed well pad located in Weld County approximately one mile south of La Salle, between County Road 39 and Highway 85. It will include six oil and gas wells and the associated facilities.
Safe and responsible operations are at the core of Extraction’s company values. Above all, our approach is defined by our commitment to working with our communities.
We currently anticipate the operations phase of this development to commence during the third quarter of 2021 and last approximately five months. You should expect to see our crews in the area, as well as downcast lighting and some additional truck traffic during this time. Please see below for our current timeline:
We will begin by preparing the pad, including installing temporary sound walls and other equipment to mitigate noise, dust and other impacts of operations. This phase will last approximately one month.
Next we will drill the six wells on the Jet Fuel pad. This will take approximately six weeks. During this process, we will construct multiple layers of steel and cement casing around each well to ensure wellbore integrity. The drilling rig will be visible, and you should expect to see our crews in the area, as well as downcast lighting and additional truck traffic.
Once drilling is complete, the rig will leave the site. We will spend the next two months completing each well and preparing to bring them online.
During this phase, all excess operational equipment will be removed from the site. Only the wellheads and associated facilities will remain. To ensure safety and environmental compliance, the wells will be monitored 24/7 through automated remote equipment.
Once the wells are producing, there will little to no associated traffic on a day-to-day basis. The pad area will be reduced from 17 acres to 5.7 acres, and the surrounding area will be resodded, or reclaimed, with native vegetation. The wells will continue to produce for up to 30 years.
*Note: The times provided are estimates and are subject to approval of local permit. We will keep you informed of any significant changes to our plans.
Extraction Oil & Gas leads the industry in innovative technological advancements, environmental stewardship and dedication to the communities where we live and operate.
Use of a quiet completions fleet that dramatically reduces the sound associated with the well completions process – a true game-changer for our industry
Use of cutting-edge technology in our vapor recovery units to prevent air emissions
Use of a downcast lighting plan to minimize disturbance
Commitment to developing and maintaining good relationships within our communities and reducing inconvenience and other impacts where possible
