Overview
Kerr-McGee 62633 - Sanchez 7-35A/UPRR is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado. It operates under NAICS code 211130, representing natural gas extraction.
Kerr-McGee 62633 - Sanchez 7-35A/UPRR is a gas extraction facility situated in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. It operates under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. The facility is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with state rules for drilling, production, and environmental protection. Additionally, it falls under federal oversight from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for operations on federal lands, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air quality and water discharge standards. As a gas extraction site in a densely developed basin, the facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. Its proximity to the Front Range urban corridor necessitates adherence to strict setback requirements and emissions controls to minimize impacts on nearby communities.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a high density of oil and gas operations. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions and is part of the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to agricultural lands and residential areas in the Fort Lupton area requires careful management of air emissions, water usage, and potential groundwater impacts. The facility must comply with Colorado's stringent methane emission rules and groundwater monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, at coordinates 40.100100 N, -104.851205 W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers the extraction of natural gas.
Gas extraction in Colorado is primarily regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which sets rules for drilling, production, and environmental protection. Federal agencies like the EPA and BLM also have oversight roles.
The facility must comply with Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission limits, and water protection rules under the Clean Water Act. It also follows state groundwater monitoring requirements.
The facility is listed as operational, indicating it is actively engaged in natural gas extraction.
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