KERR-MCGEE 62414 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62414 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is currently operational and serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure network. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and natural gas operations. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in Weld County places it in a region with significant oil and gas activity, including the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to populated areas in the Fort Lupton region and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's operational status and compliance with regulatory standards are key to its role in supplying natural gas to the broader energy grid. Its contribution to local energy production supports residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the area.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to the Fort Lupton community raises considerations regarding air emissions, noise, and potential impacts on groundwater. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of water resources and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by COGCC and PHMSA addresses these environmental factors through permitting and monitoring requirements.