Overview
KERR-MCGEE 62138 is a natural gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Colorado, United States. It operates in Weld County, a key region for oil and gas production.
KERR-MCGEE 62138 is a natural gas extraction facility situated in Firestone, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. Weld County is one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States, with extensive infrastructure supporting gas extraction and processing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). State regulations require permits for drilling, production, and emissions control, including methane monitoring and reporting. The facility's scale is typical for the region, contributing to the local gas supply chain. Environmental considerations include proximity to residential areas in Firestone and potential impacts on air quality and groundwater. The facility's operations are subject to Colorado's stringent setback rules and leak detection requirements. Its role in the regional gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range urban corridor.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use, near the town of Firestone. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risk. Groundwater resources in the Denver-Julesburg Basin are monitored for contamination from oil and gas activities. Air quality concerns include ozone formation from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, which are regulated under state and federal programs.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE 62138 is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.136570, -104.930760.
KERR-MCGEE 62138 is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs. It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas infrastructure.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rules cover well permitting, emissions control, water protection, and methane leak detection.
The NAICS code for KERR-MCGEE 62138 is 211130, which corresponds to natural gas extraction activities.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions of methane and VOCs, and water resources through potential contamination. Colorado regulations require monitoring and mitigation measures to minimize these impacts.
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