Overview
Kerr-McGee 36010903 is an operational gas extraction facility in Firestone, Colorado. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee 36010903 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply infrastructure. As a gas extraction site, it operates under U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas extraction and associated activities. Typical operations involve wellhead separation, dehydration, and compression before gas enters local gathering systems. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Weld County, a major oil and gas producing region, underscores its contribution to local energy markets and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather events, including tornadoes and blizzards. Proximity to populated areas in Firestone requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection protocols. The semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful water management and emissions controls to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee 36010903 is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.184392, -104.904536.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, processing it for entry into local gathering systems.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), with federal oversight from PHMSA and EPA for pipeline safety and emissions.
It is part of the upstream gas supply chain, feeding into midstream gathering pipelines that transport gas to processing plants and ultimately to consumers.
Facilities in Weld County range from small well pads to large multi-well sites, with production varying from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
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