Overview
KERR-MCGEE 62558 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Weld County area, a key region for natural gas production.
KERR-MCGEE 62558 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both raw gas production and processing of natural gas liquids. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, the facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and adheres to federal standards including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is characterized by extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with many facilities like this one supporting regional gas supply. The facility contributes to the natural gas infrastructure serving the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant energy development, balancing industrial activity with agricultural land use. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting regional energy demands.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the South Platte River watershed, an area with mixed agricultural and industrial land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks that can impact infrastructure integrity. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the shallow aquifer systems in the area.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE 62558 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.179731, -104.775273.
KERR-MCGEE 62558 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to the natural gas supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies, with rules covering well construction, hydraulic fracturing, emissions, and pipeline safety under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, with extensive natural gas extraction supporting local and regional energy needs. It is known for its tight gas and oil formations developed through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
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