KERR-MCGEE 61388 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 61388 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.4 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It sits within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering lines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is typical for the region, which has seen significant development in unconventional gas production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an agricultural area with proximity to the South Platte River. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction activities are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water management regulations. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure contributes to energy supply for the Front Range urban corridor.

The facility is located in Weld County, a region with extensive agricultural land and proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission controls, and water management requirements to protect groundwater resources. The semi-arid climate and potential for seismic activity from wastewater injection are relevant environmental considerations.