KERR-MCGEE 61691 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 61691 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 4.6 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in the United States. The facility is operational and situated in Weld County, a region known for its significant natural gas production within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas extraction and natural gas liquid extraction, respectively. 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. Given its location in Colorado, the facility is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities often measured in millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The region is also prone to seismic activity, though generally low to moderate. The facility's role in the local gas grid contributes to energy supply for the broader Front Range urban corridor, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.

The facility is located in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use, near the South Platte River. Potential environmental concerns include methane emissions, groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing, and air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds. The region experiences occasional drought conditions, which may affect water availability for extraction operations. Seismic risk in the area is low to moderate, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a consideration.