Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE 52001 - ANTENNA-FED 11-36 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE 52001 - ANTENNA-FED 11-36 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

KERR-MCGEE 52001 - ANTENNA-FED 11-36 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the broader gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for substantial natural gas production. 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines that feed into larger transmission systems. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the top oil and gas producing counties in the United States. Its location in a rural area near Fort Lupton balances operational needs with proximity to agricultural and residential zones, requiring adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in the South Platte River basin, an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a consideration for pipeline integrity and well construction.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.183580, -104.727896.

It is a gas extraction facility, involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.

The facility is currently operational.

The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, with extensive natural gas infrastructure including extraction, gathering, and processing facilities.

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