Overview
KERR-MCGEE 62665 is a gas extraction facility located in DACONO, Colorado, United States. It operates in WELD County, a key region for natural gas production.
KERR-MCGEE 62665 is a gas extraction facility situated in DACONO, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both raw gas production and NGL recovery. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. In the Denver-Julesburg Basin, gas extraction typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, targeting the Niobrara and Codell formations. The facility's scale is consistent with mid-sized operations common in Weld County. As part of Colorado's gas infrastructure, KERR-MCGEE 62665 contributes to the regional energy supply, serving local distribution networks and interstate pipelines. The facility's location in a densely developed area near DACONO requires adherence to strict setback and emission control measures to mitigate impacts on nearby communities.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with high seismic activity related to wastewater injection and proximity to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. The facility's operations involve handling pressurized hydrocarbons, requiring robust leak detection and emergency response plans to protect nearby populated areas.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE 62665 is located in DACONO, Colorado, United States, in WELD County. The facility's address is SWNE-19-1N-67W, with coordinates 40.038340, -104.926070.
KERR-MCGEE 62665 is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). It is part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and state rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including setback requirements, emission controls, and water management standards.
KERR-MCGEE 62665 is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas and natural gas liquids in Weld County, Colorado.
KERR-MCGEE 62665 contributes to the U.S. natural gas supply by producing gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which feeds into interstate pipelines serving regional and national markets.
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