KERR-MCGEE 62009 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62009 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 1.7 miles west of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, which cover natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. This location is within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees state-level permitting and environmental compliance. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas counties in the United States. Its proximity to Fort Lupton and other communities necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations.

The facility is located in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use, requiring careful management of emissions and water usage. Colorado's regulatory framework includes strict methane emission reduction targets and groundwater protection measures. The region's semi-arid climate and occasional drought conditions underscore the importance of water conservation in extraction operations.