Overview
KERR-MCGEE 34002601 / 62706 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KERR-MCGEE 34002601 / 62706 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant natural gas production, particularly from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate that the facility may be involved in both extraction and processing of natural gas liquids. The specific capacity or production volumes are not detailed, but the facility is part of a broader network of gas infrastructure in the region. The environmental context includes proximity to populated areas such as Fort Lupton, which requires adherence to safety and emission standards. The facility's location in Colorado also subjects it to state-specific regulations regarding air quality and water use. Its role in the local gas infrastructure contributes to energy supply for the region and downstream markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to Fort Lupton and other communities necessitates careful management of emissions, noise, and traffic. Colorado has stringent regulations for methane emissions and well integrity, which apply to this facility. The semi-arid climate and agricultural land use in the region also influence water management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.090025, -104.741852.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of 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), with additional federal oversight from PHMSA for pipelines and EPA for emissions.
As a gas extraction site, it supplies raw natural gas to processing plants and pipelines, contributing to the domestic energy supply and downstream markets.
Key considerations include methane emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on local air quality and agriculture, all subject to state and federal regulations.
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