Overview
KERR-MCGEE 62670 UPRR 43 PAN AM M 1 is an operational gas extraction facility in DACONO, Colorado, United States. It operates under NAICS 211130, representing natural gas extraction activities.
KERR-MCGEE 62670 UPRR 43 PAN AM M 1 is a gas extraction facility located in DACONO, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. 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 rules on well construction, emissions, and water management. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. As part of the broader gas infrastructure in Colorado, this facility contributes to the state's natural gas supply, which supports residential heating, industrial use, and power generation. The facility's location in Weld County places it within an area with extensive pipeline networks connecting to major markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like DACONO requires careful management of emissions and water resources. The region is subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to wastewater injection, which is a risk factor for gas extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in DACONO, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.034887 N, -104.940271 W.
It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS 211130, which involves the extraction of natural gas from underground reservoirs.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including EPA air and water quality rules, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC covering well integrity, emissions, and water management.
The facility is listed as operational.
Key considerations include methane emissions management, water usage and disposal, induced seismicity risks, and impacts on local air quality. Operators must comply with state and federal monitoring and reporting requirements.
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