Overview
Kerr-McGee 62364 - Pehr Pool Unit 2A is an operational gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado. It serves the Fort Lupton area under US PHMSA and DOT regulations.
Kerr-McGee 62364 - Pehr Pool Unit 2A is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near the Fort Lupton area. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard drilling and well completion technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized extraction units in the basin. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity, while its operational practices are subject to state and federal environmental oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with high seismic activity related to oil and gas operations. Proximity to the Fort Lupton area raises considerations for air quality and water resource management. The site is subject to Colorado's stringent oil and gas regulations, including methane emission reduction targets and groundwater monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, near the Fort Lupton area, with coordinates 40.081912, -104.846266.
It is an operational gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
The NAICS code is 211130, which corresponds to natural gas extraction.
Environmental considerations include methane emissions, groundwater protection, and seismic activity related to hydraulic fracturing. The facility must comply with Colorado's air quality and water management regulations.
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