Overview
Kerr-McGee 62604 (16086) is an operational gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee 62604 (16086) is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 3 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. It is part of the broader gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling and production activities typical of the region, with wells connected to gathering lines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized extraction facilities in Colorado. Environmentally, the facility is located in an agricultural and rural area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction activities are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The facility's role in the local gas supply chain contributes to energy production for the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and urban development. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River create considerations for water usage and potential impacts on local ecosystems. Gas extraction operations are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations and groundwater protection rules, which address methane emissions and hydraulic fracturing fluids.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 3 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County, with coordinates 40.140064, -104.732582.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then transported via gathering lines to processing plants.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations for oil and gas operations.
Gas extraction in Weld County involves considerations for air quality, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state rules on methane emissions and groundwater protection.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin production network, contributing to the regional gas supply that feeds into interstate pipelines for distribution across the United States.
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