Overview
KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 11005 is a gas extraction facility located near Firestone, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 11005 is a gas extraction facility located near Firestone, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for active oil and gas development within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a network that supports natural gas production and processing in Colorado. This facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure, serving the broader gas supply chain in the region. Its location near Firestone places it within a community that benefits from natural gas resources, supporting residential and industrial energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is located near Firestone, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas requires adherence to safety regulations regarding operating pressure and pipeline integrity. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a consideration for infrastructure design and maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 11005 is located near Firestone, Colorado, in Weld County, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
The facility provides natural gas for residential and industrial use in the Firestone area, supporting local energy needs while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.
Colorado's gas extraction facilities vary in size, with many operating in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Facilities like this one are part of a network that processes and transports natural gas to markets.
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