KERR-MCGEE 62318 - MILLER 12-7, 13-7,... Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62318 - MILLER 12-7, 13-7,... is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 3.1 miles northwest 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. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. Gas extraction in this area typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The facility's scale is consistent with regional operations, contributing to Colorado's significant natural gas output. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its operations are subject to environmental monitoring for air quality, water usage, and seismic activity, as per state requirements. The facility's proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates adherence to setback and emission control regulations.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and growing residential communities. Gas extraction operations here are subject to state regulations addressing air emissions, water protection, and noise control. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and water management is a key environmental consideration. Proximity to populated areas requires careful monitoring of potential impacts from drilling and production activities.