Kerr-McGee - 36116952 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

Kerr-McGee - 36116952 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 5.5 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating involvement in both extraction and processing activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major US 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 gas pipeline safety. While specific technical specifications such as capacity or operating pressure are not detailed, typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often associated with horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations common in the Niobrara shale formation. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton and the South Platte River corridor introduces considerations for community safety and water resource management. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and severe weather events, including tornadoes and blizzards, which are factored into operational risk assessments. The facility's role in the local gas supply chain supports regional energy needs and industrial activity.

The facility is situated in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use, near the South Platte River. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from extraction activities, and community proximity. The region's semi-arid climate and occasional drought conditions heighten the importance of water management practices. Seismic activity in Colorado is generally low but has increased due to induced seismicity from wastewater injection, though direct impacts on gas extraction facilities are monitored.