KERR-MCGEE 62504 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62504 is a gas extraction facility situated in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas producing regions in the United States. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The facility is classified under NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well completion activities. The facility is subject to federal and state regulations including the Clean Air Act and the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission rules. As an operational gas extraction site, KERR-MCGEE 62504 contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County. The facility's location in a mixed agricultural and industrial area requires careful management of environmental impacts, including air emissions and water usage, to minimize effects on surrounding communities and ecosystems.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and urban development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates adherence to setback requirements and emission controls. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and experiences variable climate conditions including drought and heavy precipitation, which can affect operational safety and environmental management.