Overview
KERR-MCGEE #13088 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KERR-MCGEE #13088 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the region's natural gas production needs, contributing to the broader gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, typically involving wellheads, separation, and initial processing before transmission. Located in an area with active oil and gas development, KERR-MCGEE #13088 plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. The facility's proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton underscores the importance of adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality from fugitive emissions and water resources from hydraulic fracturing operations. Proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural lands necessitates careful management of surface and groundwater to prevent contamination. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses these concerns through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE #13088 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.073700, -104.698500.
KERR-MCGEE #13088 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs. It is part of the upstream gas infrastructure, handling initial processing and separation before gas enters transmission pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which cover well construction, emissions, and water management.
Gas extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin vary in size, but many are medium-scale operations producing several million cubic feet per day. They are often part of larger field developments with multiple wells and centralized processing.
KERR-MCGEE #13088 contributes to the local natural gas supply by extracting gas from the Niobrara formation, which feeds into regional pipelines serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Colorado and beyond.
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