Overview
KERR-MCGEE 14012 - CAMPBELL 1-14A/CAR is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's natural gas infrastructure.
KERR-MCGEE 14012 - CAMPBELL 1-14A/CAR is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the United States. 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 gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. Its location in an agricultural and industrial area of Weld County means it supports energy needs while being subject to state and federal environmental oversight. The operational status confirms active contribution to the region's gas infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. Seismic risk in the region is low, but the facility must manage potential groundwater impacts from extraction activities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton, at NWNE SEC 14 T2N R67W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely; small to medium sites in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically produce from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day.
It contributes to the natural gas supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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