Kerr-McGee 62405 - Rocky Mtn Fuelco D. Gas Extraction Facility, Firestone, Colorado

Kerr-McGee 62405 - Rocky Mtn Fuelco D. is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the regional natural gas supply network. As part of the broader gas infrastructure in Colorado, it contributes to the state's energy production capacity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is involved in natural gas extraction, a sector that typically includes wellhead operations and initial processing. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities often utilize hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access reserves in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility's location in Weld County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. The facility's grid role involves feeding natural gas into transmission pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.

The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional extreme weather events, including tornadoes and blizzards. Proximity to populated areas in Firestone requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection protocols. The region's semi-arid climate necessitates water management practices for extraction operations.