KERR-MCGEE 62305 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62305 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 3.7 miles north of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. 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 with 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 gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a network that supplies natural gas to local and regional markets. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with extensive gas infrastructure, including gathering lines and processing plants. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas such as Fort Lupton and potential impacts on air quality and water resources. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as wildfires and floods. The facility's role in the gas supply chain contributes to energy security and economic activity in the region.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to Fort Lupton and other communities raises considerations for air emissions and water usage. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire, which can affect operational safety. Seismic risk is low, but the area is subject to occasional earthquakes. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies addresses these environmental factors.