Overview
KERR-MCGEE 70425 is a gas extraction facility located 2.7 miles east of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KERR-MCGEE 70425 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.7 miles east of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is part of the extensive gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. 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 pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also enforces state-specific rules. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations, with capacities ranging from small to medium scale. KERR-MCGEE 70425 contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the top gas-producing counties in the United States. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed requires careful environmental management, including water sourcing and methane emission controls. Its role in the regional gas grid supports downstream power generation and industrial use.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural region of Weld County, near the South Platte River. Gas extraction activities in this area can impact local air quality through methane emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing fluid management. Colorado has implemented some of the strictest methane emission rules in the US, requiring leak detection and repair programs. The region also faces occasional drought conditions, making water conservation a priority.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE 70425 is located approximately 2.7 miles east of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility's address is SWSE-36-4N-66W, with a postcode of 80645.
KERR-MCGEE 70425 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, covering natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Federal regulations under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 govern pipeline safety, while state rules address well construction, water management, and methane emissions.
Gas extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin vary widely in capacity, from small wells producing less than 1 million cubic feet per day to larger operations exceeding 10 million cubic feet per day. The basin is known for tight gas formations requiring hydraulic fracturing.
The facility's operations can affect local air quality through methane emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Colorado's strict methane rules require regular leak detection and repair. The facility must also manage water use and disposal in compliance with state regulations to protect the South Platte River watershed.
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