KERR-MCGEE 61535 Gas Extraction Facility, Weld County, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 61535 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, about 7.5 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant natural gas production, particularly from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and processing plants. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its involvement in both extraction and liquid recovery. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River basin. Operations are subject to state and federal air quality regulations, including emissions controls for volatile organic compounds and methane. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake risk, but well integrity and groundwater protection remain key operational considerations.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with extensive agricultural land and the South Platte River basin. Gas extraction operations here are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and water usage for hydraulic fracturing is a key environmental consideration. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential fugitive emissions.