Overview
Kerr-McGee 62758 - Lupton Meadows 11 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee 62758 - Lupton Meadows 11 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for active oil and gas development within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process natural gas from the surrounding field. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas production in Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within a major gas-producing area, with infrastructure serving both regional and interstate markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural and semi-rural area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to residential zones. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's air quality and water protection regulations. The site's environmental context includes potential impacts from methane emissions and water usage, managed through state and federal permitting.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SW SW SEC 12 T2N R67W, postcode 80621.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, with operations including wellhead extraction and gas processing.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas conservation rules.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts numerous medium to large-scale operations.
It contributes to the natural gas supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants and interstate pipelines serving regional and national markets.
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