KERR-MCGEE 62552 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62552 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 6 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. It operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas extraction and oil and gas field machinery manufacturing. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing between 1 and 50 million cubic feet per day. The facility is operational and located in a rural area with low population density, reducing some risk factors. Environmentally, the facility operates in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed necessitates adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. The facility's role in the regional gas supply chain supports local energy needs and contributes to the broader US natural gas infrastructure.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. The area is part of the South Platte River watershed, which is sensitive to water quality impacts from industrial operations. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate public exposure, but the facility's operations may contribute to local air emissions and groundwater concerns typical of gas extraction in the region.