Overview
KERR-MCGEE 62575-UPRR PAN AM is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
KERR-MCGEE 62575-UPRR PAN AM is a gas extraction facility situated in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the United States. 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. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce standards for well construction, emissions, and water management. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with extensive midstream infrastructure, including gathering lines and processing plants. As an operational gas extraction site, KERR-MCGEE 62575-UPRR PAN AM contributes to the regional energy supply. The Denver-Julesburg Basin has seen significant development due to its proximity to major markets and existing pipeline networks. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, which are managed through state and federal regulations. Its role in the broader gas infrastructure network supports downstream users such as power plants and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton raises considerations for noise, traffic, and air emissions. The region is subject to occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for hydraulic fracturing operations. Seismic activity in the area is low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection has been a concern in parts of Colorado. Regulatory oversight by COGCC includes requirements for well integrity testing and spill prevention.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at SWNE SEC 11 T2N R66W.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating in 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), covering well construction, emissions, and water management.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, known for its tight gas and oil formations, with extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations.
Environmental concerns include air emissions, water usage and contamination risks, noise, and traffic impacts. The COGCC requires operators to implement mitigation measures and monitoring programs.
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