Oil & Gas Information | Adams County, CO

Current Oil & Gas Information

Monthly Oil & Gas Report

Adams County provides a monthly report in pdf format on oil and gas activity throughout the county.

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Current Cases

The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (formerly the COGCC) governs the permitting and regulation of oil and gas wells throughout the state. Adams County has limited authority when it comes to the oversight of oil and gas operations within unincorporated areas of the county.

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Oil & Gas Facility Regulations

On July 27, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved new oil and gas regulations. The county’s revised Oil and Gas Regulations are located in the Development Standards and Regulations manual.

Informational Pamphlet: English | Spanish
Chapter 2: Discusses the OGF Permitting Process
Chapter 3: Discusses the OGF Zoning Designations
Chapter 4: Discusses the OGF Performance Standards
Chapter 11: Applicable Definitions
Appendix A: Development Application Guide
OGF Conceptual Review Process & Application
OGF Permit Application

Comments, questions, and feedback regarding these regulations can be submitted to Greg Dean, Oil & Gas Liaison, via email at gdean@adamscountyco.gov or phone at 720.523.6891.

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

Colorado Oil and Gas Permits

For current and pending State permits. Select “Adams” from the drop-down menu and click “Go!”

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Colorado Oil and Gas Permit and Data Map

Developed and maintained by the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission.

Interactive Map

File a Complaint

File a complaint with the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission.

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Concerned About Your Health and Oil & Gas Operations?

Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment's (CDPHE) Oil & Gas Health Information and Response Team at 303.389.1687 or visit their website below.

CDPHE website

Contacts

Should you believe you are experiencing non-emergency impacts from noise, light, odor, dust, or mud tracking on roads that may be associated with oil and gas operations please reach out to Keith Huck, Senior Oil & Gas Inspector, via the contact information below. Should this impact occur after normal business hours please contact Greg Dean, Oil & Gas Liaison, by e-mail or phone. Additionally, you may file a state complaint regarding noise, light, odor, and dust with the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission via their Online Complaint Portal.

Keith Huck | Email
Senior Oil & Gas Inspector
Community & Economic Development Department
4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.
Brighton, CO 80601
Ph: 720.766.4175

Greg Dean | Email
Oil & Gas Liaison
Community & Economic Development Department
4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.
Brighton, CO 80601
Ph: 720.523.6891

Comments and questions concerning local oil and gas permits and regulations should be sent to the Adams County Oil & Gas Liaison:

Greg Dean | Email
Oil & Gas Liaison
Community & Economic Development Department
4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.
Brighton, CO 80601
Ph: 720.523.6891

For real property conveyances such as oil and gas leases and surface use requests where the county is a vested or perceived to be vested as an owner, contact:

Nicci Beauprez | Email
Real Property Manager
Facilities & Fleet Management Department
4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.
Brighton, CO 80601
Ph: 720.523.6060

Comments and questions concerning state oil and gas permits and regulations should be sent to:

Melissa M. Housey, Oil & Gas Location Assessment Specialist | Email
Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
303.894.2100 (ext. 5194)