Overview
Kerr-McGee 13019 is an operational gas extraction facility in Dacono, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It supports regional natural gas production under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee 13019 is a gas extraction facility located in Dacono, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates within the U.S. regulatory framework governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water protection. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. As part of the regional gas infrastructure, Kerr-McGee 13019 contributes to the natural gas supply for local distribution and interstate pipelines. The facility's location in Weld County, one of the most active drilling areas in the U.S., underscores its role in meeting energy demand. Operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting the broader gas grid and local economy.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with high seismic activity related to oil and gas operations. Proximity to populated areas like Dacono requires careful management of emissions and well integrity. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate water conservation and groundwater protection measures.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee 13019 is located in Dacono, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.044924, -104.948181.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin production network, supplying natural gas to interstate pipelines and local distribution systems.
Common concerns include methane emissions, groundwater contamination, induced seismicity, and land use impacts, all managed through state and federal regulations.
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