Overview
KERR-MCGEE 16035-EWERTZ 3-18/WARNER 4-18 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
KERR-MCGEE 16035-EWERTZ 3-18/WARNER 4-18 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. It operates in Weld County, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which is one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the country. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce rules on well construction, emissions, and water management. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. The facility's scale is consistent with medium-sized operations common in the basin. As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's infrastructure, this facility contributes to regional natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Its proximity to Fort Lupton and other Front Range communities means it operates under local air quality and noise regulations. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the South Platte River watershed, an area with mixed agricultural and urban land use. Gas extraction activities in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential groundwater impacts. Regional seismic activity is low, but the area experiences occasional drought, influencing water use for operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NENW SEC 18 T2N R65W, with coordinates 40.143884, -104.709157.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is named after Kerr-McGee, a former energy company now part of Anadarko Petroleum.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering well construction, emissions, water management, and public safety.
Facilities in the basin range from small to large, with many medium-sized operations using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations.
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