Overview
KERR-MCGEE 36054785 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Fort Lupton area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KERR-MCGEE 36054785 is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant natural gas production within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. 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. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically employ conventional drilling and completion techniques, with many wells utilizing hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network serving the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in Weld County places it within one of the most active oil and gas producing counties in the United States, supporting local energy needs and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires careful management of emissions and water resources. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, and the facility's infrastructure must comply with safety standards to mitigate risks from ground motion.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE 36054785 is located in the Fort Lupton area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.067485, -104.822161.
KERR-MCGEE 36054785 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 govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
Colorado is a major natural gas producer, and facilities like this one supply gas to the Front Range urban corridor, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial demand.
Environmental considerations include managing methane emissions, protecting water resources from contamination, and minimizing surface disturbance in agricultural areas.
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