Overview
KERR-MCGEE 61778 34003360 is an operational gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KERR-MCGEE 61778 34003360 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region with significant oil and gas activity, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. 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. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply. The facility's scale is typical for the region, which hosts numerous similar extraction sites. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the region, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its location in Weld County places it within a major energy-producing area, with proximity to urban centers like Erie and Denver, requiring careful operational management to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a high density of oil and gas operations. Proximity to populated areas like Erie and Denver necessitates strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The region is subject to seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and floods, which can pose risks to gas infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.056628, -105.006189.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
The facility is currently operational.
Risks include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions, and seismic activity. Facilities must comply with environmental regulations to mitigate these risks.
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