The ongoing saga of an oil and gas company accused of multiple violations and in danger of losing its right to operate in Colorado has taken a new turn with a court ruling that puts on hold an order that KP Kauffman Co. comply with all state rules by Aug. 1.
Denver District Court Judge Andrew Luxen said in a Friday, June 30 ruling the company couldn’t safely shut down all its wells by Aug. 1. He approved putting the COGCC’s order on hold until KPK’s appeal of a decision that it is out of compliance with state regulations is decided. Commission officials were unavailable to comment Monday because state offices were closed for the Fourth of July holiday.
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