KERR-MCGEE 62131 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado | US Gas Infrastructure

KERR-MCGEE 62131 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This basin is a significant source of natural gas in the United States, and the facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure. The plant is operational and 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 U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations, with capacities varying widely from small to large-scale operations. KERR-MCGEE 62131 plays a role in the local gas supply chain, supporting energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in Weld County, one of the most active oil and gas counties in the U.S., places it within a dense network of extraction and processing infrastructure. The facility's operations are subject to environmental monitoring for air emissions and water usage, common in Colorado's gas sector.

The facility is situated in the South Platte River Basin, a region with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton and Denver requires careful management of emissions and noise. The area experiences occasional seismic activity, though induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a monitored concern. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact operations.