Overview
Kerr-McGee 77510-Acord 11-29/Acord 14-29 is a gas extraction facility in the Firestone Area, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Kerr-McGee 77510-Acord 11-29/Acord 14-29 is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant natural gas production, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This area is a key contributor to the United States' gas infrastructure, supporting local and regional energy demands. 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 transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader upstream sector, with typical operations involving drilling, completion, and initial processing of natural gas. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is classified under natural gas extraction. Environmentally, the facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with moderate seismic activity and exposure to climate hazards such as wildfires and floods. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone requires adherence to strict safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport. The facility plays a role in the regional energy grid, supplying natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with moderate seismic risk and exposure to climate hazards such as wildfires and floods. Proximity to the Firestone area, a populated region, necessitates robust safety measures to mitigate risks from gas extraction and transport. The local environment includes agricultural and semi-urban landscapes, requiring careful management of emissions and water usage to minimize ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.191465, -104.916431.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the regional gas supply.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation to ensure safety.
Gas extraction in Weld County involves managing emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The area's moderate seismic and climate hazards require careful operational planning to minimize risks.
As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, feeding into processing plants and pipelines that deliver gas to consumers across the region.
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