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Wakeman pad approved with similar mitigation; surface owner supports site
Summary
The Board approved POCO’s Wakeman pad (OGF202401) with conditions similar to the Connor decision, including strengthened air monitoring. The Wakeman application received several informed consents and included the surface‑owner’s support.
The Adams County Board of County Commissioners on March 18 approved the Wakeman oil‑and‑gas facility permit (OGF202401), a site proposed by Providence Operating (POCO), by a vote of 4–1. The Wakeman site is a separate application from the Connor pad but includes near‑identical mitigation measures and county requirements.
Staff and applicant presentation
Greg Dean, Adams County oil and gas administrator, noted the Wakeman pad is proposed as up to 16 horizontal wells on a 43.3‑acre parcel zoned A‑3, with 7.8 acres of temporary disturbance and interim reclamation to 5.8 acres. The operator submitted the required impact‑assessment plans for noise, air, traffic and water and received…
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