Kerr-McGee - 36156431 Gas Extraction Facility, Frederick, Colorado

Kerr-McGee - 36156431 is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in Weld County, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production operations. The plant's scale is typical for the region, where numerous gas extraction sites contribute to the state's significant natural gas output. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas like Frederick requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low. The plant's role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for both residential and industrial consumers in the Front Range urban corridor.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Proximity to populated areas like Frederick necessitates strict adherence to state and federal emission and safety regulations. The region experiences low to moderate seismic activity, and the plant's design must account for potential climate hazards such as wildfires and extreme weather events common in the Rocky Mountain foothills.