KERR-MCGEE 62629 - UPRR 42 PAN AM GU Gas Extraction Facility, DACONO AREA, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62629 - UPRR 42 PAN AM GU is a gas extraction facility located in the DACONO AREA of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the broader natural gas extraction infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under NAICS code 211130, which covers the extraction of natural gas. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access tight gas formations. The regulatory framework includes oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for federal minerals. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. The environmental context involves proximity to agricultural and residential areas in Weld County, requiring adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces certain risks, but groundwater protection and air quality management remain key operational considerations.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Gas extraction operations here are subject to state regulations addressing groundwater protection, air emissions, and well integrity. The region experiences occasional drought conditions, which can impact water availability for hydraulic fracturing. Proximity to populated areas necessitates noise and traffic management measures.