KERR-MCGEE 71301-THOMPSON 9-11A Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE 71301-THOMPSON 9-11A is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3.7 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both extraction and processing of natural gas. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it in a region with extensive natural gas infrastructure and active drilling operations. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River basin. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and the facility's operations are subject to air quality and water management regulations. Its role in the local gas supply chain contributes to energy delivery for residential and industrial users in northern Colorado.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with significant agricultural activity and proximity to the South Platte River. The semi-arid climate and potential for seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region are factors in operational risk. The facility's gas extraction activities are subject to air quality regulations and water management requirements under state and federal law.