KERR-MCGEE 61461-DACONO 11-36 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 61461-DACONO 11-36 is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. This site is part of the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling, completion, and production operations typical of the region. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, with many contributing to the state's significant natural gas output. Environmental considerations for gas extraction in this area include proximity to populated areas, operating pressures, and potential impacts on local air and water resources. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports community energy needs and economic activity in Weld County, a major energy-producing region.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires careful management of emissions and water usage. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use add to environmental considerations, including potential impacts on groundwater and air quality from extraction activities.