KERR-MCGEE - 36156482 Gas Extraction Facility, Erie, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE - 36156482 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility is operational and situated in Weld County, which is one of the most active areas for natural gas extraction in the United States. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. As a gas extraction facility in Colorado, KERR-MCGEE - 36156482 operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with state rules for drilling, production, and environmental protection. At the federal level, the facility is subject to PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for any associated gas gathering pipelines. The typical scale for such facilities in this basin ranges from small to medium, with production varying based on well characteristics. The facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipeline networks. Its location in a densely developed area near Erie and the Front Range urban corridor means it operates in proximity to residential and agricultural land, requiring careful management of emissions, water use, and community relations.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to the growing town of Erie and the Denver metropolitan area means the facility operates near populated zones, which can increase scrutiny on air emissions, noise, and water usage. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though generally low, and experiences drought conditions that heighten concerns over water consumption for hydraulic fracturing and dust control.