Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE 62607 - UPRR 38 PAN AM X 2 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

FORT LUPTON AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE 62607 - UPRR 38 PAN AM X 2 is an operational gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

KERR-MCGEE 62607 - UPRR 38 PAN AM X 2 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. 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 the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines that feed into the broader gas transmission network. The region's gas infrastructure is characterized by extensive pipeline networks serving both local distribution and interstate transport. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the Fort Lupton area and the broader Colorado energy market. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional energy needs and economic activity. The site's proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and growing residential communities. Gas extraction operations in this region must manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and soil. Proximity to populated areas requires robust safety measures to prevent leaks or accidents. The region's semi-arid climate and occasional seismic activity add to the operational risk profile, necessitating compliance with environmental monitoring and emergency response protocols.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton, at coordinates 40.118444, -104.704477.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS code 211130.

The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern natural gas operations.

The facility is currently operational.

The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the United States, with extensive infrastructure for extraction and transportation.

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