Overview
KERR-MCGEE 62567-UPRR 38 PAN AM is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KERR-MCGEE 62567-UPRR 38 PAN AM is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader US energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard extraction and processing technologies typical of the region, including wellhead compression and dehydration units. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in Weld County places it within a major oil and gas producing area, contributing to Colorado's energy portfolio and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic activity and a semi-arid climate. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection protocols. The region's water resources are managed to prevent contamination from extraction activities, and operators follow state-mandated emission controls to minimize air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.117069, -104.707523.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the US energy supply.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Weld County is a major oil and gas producing region with thousands of wells; this facility is part of a dense network of extraction sites.
It provides energy and economic benefits but requires careful management of air emissions, water use, and traffic to minimize community impacts.
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