Overview
KERR-MCGEE 77510 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KERR-MCGEE 77510 is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the region's natural gas infrastructure, contributing to the local energy supply chain. 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. As a gas extraction site, it is involved in the initial phase of natural gas production, typically including wellhead operations and separation processes. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate activities related to natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Located in Weld County, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility is situated in an area with significant oil and gas activity. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural and residential areas, requiring adherence to safety and emissions standards. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy needs for nearby communities and industrial users.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates careful management of emissions and safety risks. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and operations must comply with state and federal air quality regulations to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE 77510 is located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.191418, -104.916557.
KERR-MCGEE 77510 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 for natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin vary widely, but many are medium-scale operations with multiple wells. The basin is a major source of natural gas in the region.
KERR-MCGEE 77510 supplies natural gas to the local grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Firestone area and broader Weld County.
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