KERR-MCGEE - 36168854 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE - 36168854 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 2.6 miles north of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas 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 pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and gas processing to separate natural gas from other hydrocarbons. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in Weld County places it within a major agricultural and energy-producing area, where gas extraction coexists with farming and ranching activities. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the energy grid.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and experiences variable climate conditions including drought and occasional wildfires, which can impact operations. Regulatory oversight by COGCC and PHMSA addresses environmental risks such as groundwater protection and air quality.