Overview
Kerr-McGee 62490 is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
Kerr-McGee 62490 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region known for its natural gas and oil reserves. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access tight gas formations. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to agricultural land and residential areas in Weld County. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and water management for hydraulic fracturing is a key operational focus. The facility's location in a seismically stable area reduces earthquake-related risks, but methane emissions and groundwater protection remain important environmental aspects.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. The semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation and domestic use make water management a critical environmental factor. Methane emissions from gas extraction operations are a concern, and the facility is subject to EPA regulations on greenhouse gas reporting and leak detection. The region has low seismic activity, reducing earthquake-related risks.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee 62490 is located in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.063628, -104.879289.
Kerr-McGee 62490 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including rules on well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and methane emissions.
Key environmental concerns include methane emissions, groundwater protection, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land use impacts on agriculture and residential areas.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas province in Colorado, known for its tight gas and oil formations, and is a key contributor to U.S. domestic energy production.
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