Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE - 34003699 ANTENNA FD31-36 O Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE - 34003699 ANTENNA FD31-36 O is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

KERR-MCGEE - 34003699 ANTENNA FD31-36 O is a gas extraction facility situated in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing region. 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The specific capacity and pressure details are not disclosed, but typical operations in this region involve moderate-scale extraction. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain serving the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area. Its operational status ensures ongoing energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The site's location in an active agricultural and energy-producing county underscores its role in the local economy and energy infrastructure.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and energy development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks that could impact operations. Groundwater protection and air quality management are key environmental considerations for gas extraction activities in this basin.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at the NWNE section 36, T3N R66W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover pipeline design, construction, and operation.

It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major gas-producing region supplying the Front Range urban corridor.

Key considerations include air emissions management, water usage and protection, and compliance with state and federal regulations like the Clean Air Act.

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