Overview
KERR-MCGEE 16108-CENTRAL WATER 16-13 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
KERR-MCGEE 16108-CENTRAL WATER 16-13 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. Its NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production operations. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities often measured in millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas counties in the United States. Its location near Fort Lupton places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land uses, requiring careful management of environmental impacts such as air emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though low-magnitude, and experiences weather extremes including hail and tornadoes, which can pose risks to infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at SWSE SEC 13 T2N R67W.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in natural gas and natural gas liquid extraction, operating in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Capacities vary, but many facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin produce from a few million to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).
Key considerations include air quality management, water usage and disposal, and setback distances from homes and schools to minimize noise and emissions impacts.
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