Colorado regulators put off decision on drilling near Aurora Reservoir

State regulators are expected to decide in an Aug 7 hearing whether to approve a plan to drill up to 166 oil and gas wells near Aurora Reservoir. Several residents of the Lowry Ranch subdivision oppose the plan. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

By Judith Kohler | jkohler@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: August 2, 2024 at 6:44 PM MDT | UPDATED: August 3, 2024 at 8:37 AM MDT

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The commission is considering what's called a comprehensive area plan. Specific drilling locations would be proposed later.

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State regulators delay decision on controversial drilling plan near Aurora Reservoir

Commission to meet Aug. 7, deliberate proposal for up to 166 wells

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