KERR-MCGEE 62450 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62450 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 2.4 miles southwest of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers 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 U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, feeding into processing plants and transmission pipelines that serve regional and national markets. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas such as Fort Lupton and the broader Front Range urban corridor. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and climate hazards like severe storms, which are factored into operational risk management. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in Colorado and beyond.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural lands necessitates careful management of water resources and emissions. The region's semi-arid climate and potential for drought conditions require adherence to state and federal environmental regulations to minimize ecological impact.