KERR-MCGEE 62760 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 62760 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Fort Lupton area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. Its location in Weld County places it within one of the most active gas-producing areas in the country. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate that this facility is involved in both extraction and processing of natural gas. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small wellhead operations to large processing plants with capacities up to hundreds of millions of standard cubic feet per day. As a gas extraction facility, KERR-MCGEE 62760 plays a role in the local energy supply chain, contributing to the natural gas grid that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Colorado and beyond. The facility's operational status and location in a densely developed area highlight the importance of safety and environmental management in gas extraction activities.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and urban land uses. Proximity to populated areas such as Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and safety protocols. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include potential for wildfires and extreme weather events. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules addresses these environmental considerations.