Overview
KERR-MCGEE 62634-NEWTON #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
KERR-MCGEE 62634-NEWTON #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States. It is currently operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). As a gas extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce standards for well construction, emissions, and water management. The facility's location in a densely developed basin suggests it is part of a network of wells that supply natural gas to regional markets. The facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the Front Range region. Its operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, including air quality monitoring and groundwater protection measures.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and is part of the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to agricultural land and residential areas in Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The region is prone to occasional drought, which can affect water availability for hydraulic fracturing and other operations. Regulatory oversight by COGCC includes requirements for spill prevention and air emission controls to mitigate local environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE 62634-NEWTON #1 is located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States, within Weld County.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering well construction, emissions, and water management.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, known for its tight oil and gas formations, including the Niobrara and Codell formations.
Gas extraction can affect local communities through air emissions, water usage, and truck traffic. Regulations require operators to implement mitigation measures such as emission controls and water recycling.
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