KERR-MCGEE 62600 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62600 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader Weld County area. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it operates under federal and state regulatory oversight. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve drilling and wellhead processing, with gas transported via pipelines subject to PHMSA safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. The facility's scale is consistent with medium-sized operations in the basin. KERR-MCGEE 62600 plays a role in meeting local and regional energy demand. Its location in an active oil and gas region underscores its significance to the local economy and energy grid. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas and adherence to Colorado's air quality and water protection regulations.

The facility is situated in Weld County, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Proximity to Fort Lupton raises considerations regarding air emissions and water resource management. Colorado's regulatory framework requires compliance with air quality permits and groundwater monitoring to mitigate potential impacts from gas extraction activities.