Overview
KERR-MCGEE 61854 - WISE 31-14 is an operational gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for natural gas safety.
KERR-MCGEE 61854 - WISE 31-14 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. 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 and integrity management. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is typical for the region, with multiple wells contributing to local gas supply. This facility plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure network, supplying natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor. Its proximity to populated areas like Erie and Boulder necessitates adherence to strict safety and environmental standards. The facility's contribution to local energy needs underscores its importance in the broader gas supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional extreme weather events such as tornadoes and blizzards. Proximity to residential areas in Erie and Boulder requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for hydraulic fracturing operations present water usage and contamination risks, though regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses these concerns.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.056686, -105.081662.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin production network, supplying natural gas to processing plants and ultimately to consumers along the Front Range.
Key considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and seismic risk mitigation, all governed by COGCC regulations.
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