Participate in enhancing Broomfield’s current oil and gas regulations at a Community Workshop focusing on environmental and nuisance issues August 28 at City Hall from 5:30-7 pm. Can’t make the workshop? Give your feedback at BroomfieldVoice.com/OilandGas Read on...
With the passage of Senate Bill 181, additional authorities were given to municipalities to enhance regulations around oil and gas development in their communities. Read on...
The estimated volumes to be used at the well sites during the drilling phase are on average about 1,500 bbls per well. A barrel equals 42 gallons, so an average of 63,000 gallons of water per well during drilling. Read on...
Under the law of the State of Colorado, local governments cannot prohibit oil and gas development within their jurisdiction, nor can local governments prohibit hydraulic fracturing. The Colorado Supreme Court has held that most regulatory aspects of oil and gas development are preempted by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and beyond the authority of local governments. The city's goal is to develop strategy and legally permissible tools that best reflect Broomfield's community values. In order to accomplish the best outcome, Broomfield will work with the community as well as work with any current operators in the city and COGCC. This web page is to inform residents of upcoming meetings, past actions, resources and maps of current well sites.