Weld Energy Coalition

05/03/2021

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The North Face is being celebrated by the very industry it snubbed. The Colorado-based company recently rejected an order for 400 jackets from a Texas oil and gas company because it reportedly didn't want to be associated with an industry that doesn't meet its brand standards.

15/02/2021

And yet another article outlines what happens when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind can’t blow.

Update 4 p.m.: Mountain Parks Electric reports the affected wind turbines are now fully operational after being frozen earlier in the day.

14/02/2021

Colorado oil and gas companies could easily solve this problem. Sadly, current regulations are killing the very industry that keeps us alive during frigid temps.

ALERT: Unprecedented cold weather and ice are impacting the functionality of our wind turbines and solar fields and we’re experiencing a natural gas shortage. Customers in Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland are asked to reduce use of electricity today between 4-10 p.m.

13/02/2021

Can state and local governments take your private property in the form of mineral rights?

While the surface of the land in question is part of Boulder's Open Space program, the Wells have owned the mineral rights below since 1981.

19/11/2020

Those of us who have been to those hearings, already knew the bias of the COGCC. Glad it has finally been brought into the open.

The COGCC sent out an inappropriate email in which it named companies "Snake Oil" as an example of the very companies it represents.

12/04/2020

A voice of reason for Weld county and all of Colorado. Thank you, Bill Jerke!

In spite of COVID-19, farmers are going to farm, miners are going to mine, oil and gas workers are going to drill and water will continue to be developed.

12/11/2019

🇺🇸Thank you to all the veterans who have served and continue to serve our great country. Energy Independence fuels the freedoms we enjoy. 🇺🇸

02/11/2019

Curious about energy production in Weld County? The Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department (OGED) has released a flier showing oil and gas statistics for the month of October. Statistics include the number of active wells in Weld County, oil and natural gas production figures, how this year’s oil production statistics compare to last year’s total, as well as information related to the number of Weld County Oil and Gas Location Assessment permits received and approved by the OGED and more.

Updated statistics will be published each month. Have questions or want more information? Head to https://www.weldgov.com/departments/oil_and_gas_energy.

28/09/2019

So often energy is denigrated in the media, it’s unique to see a balanced article. It would be nice if we said Thank You.

It has been a tough year for the oil and gas industry as presidential candidates call for a ban on fracking and the state legislature overhauls regulations. But one Colorado operator, Extraction Oil and Gas, is leading the way in the new world.

30/08/2019

“Weld County signed an agreement on Wednesday with Colorado oil and gas regulators setting a 60-day clock to review drilling permits as the state deals with a backlog of applications by energy companies hoping to tap into Colorado’s energy-rich underground.”

Weld County signed an agreement on Wednesday with state oil and gas regulators setting a 60-day clock to review drilling permits as the state deals with a backlog of applications by energy companie…

08/07/2019

By unanimous approval of the resolution during today’s board meeting, the Weld County Commissioners solidified their commitment of preserving oil and gas production in the county.

“This resolution sets in motion the next step toward preserving our economy and providing stability for our residents and the oil and gas industry,” said Commissioner Chair Barbara Kirkmeyer. “Today is the day Weld County officially ‘walks the walk’.”

With more than 21,180 wells, oil production in Weld County represents 88% of the state’s total production; gas production represents 34% of the state’s total. Approximately 59% of Weld’s total assessed value comes from oil and gas production.

“Establishing this department is vital for the economic health of our county,” said Commissioner Pro Tem Mike Freeman. “For years, we as a county, along with our residents and the industry, have developed a process that has worked well for the needs of our community. It’s responsive, adaptable and takes into consideration our other vital industry – agriculture. We understand what works for Weld County.”

Jason Maxey, who was hired in 2018 as the county’s Oil and Gas Specialist and Local Government Designee, will oversee the department, which will initially employ up to 12 staff members including a director, an oil and gas planner, permitting and enforcement officers, a hearing officer, and office techs as well as co-locating public works employees, who work on access permits and storm drainage, and public health and environment employees, who will monitor air quality and other environmental factors to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the environment and Weld County residents.

“This department will be responsible for permitting, regulating and enforcing surface and air oil-and-gas operations for drilling sites located in unincorporated areas of Weld County,” said Commissioner Steve Moreno. “As we have said before, we are ready to fully accept the local control provision given to us by SB-181.”

By design, the department will set a fee and fine schedule which will mitigate the financial impact to the county’s overall budget and thereby to Weld County taxpayers.

“The board has a long history of good stewardship with taxpayer dollars,” said Commissioner Sean Conway. “This is no exception. We are making an investment in our county by creating this department to ensure Weld County remains a great place to live, work and play.”

Job openings for the department will be posted on https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/weld as the county prepares to officially open the department and conduct business starting August 5.

“The great thing about county government is the ability to be proactive and work in an expedient manner,” said Commissioner Scott James. “We know we are already facing economic losses as a county due to the delay of permit approvals by the COGCC since January. They haven’t even begun to make a dent in their rule making and procedures. Weld County, on the other hand, is ready to do business.”

Release can be found at www.weldgov.com