Overview
Kerr-McGee Battery #14037 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Battery #14037 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, 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 govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas processing. Located in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin, the facility benefits from proximity to major gas markets and pipeline networks. Its operational status supports regional energy demands, and its location in Weld County places it within a significant area for natural gas production in the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with potential seismic and climate hazard exposure typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to safety regulations regarding operating pressure and pipeline integrity. The local environment includes agricultural and semi-arid landscapes, where gas extraction activities must manage emissions and water usage.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Battery #14037 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.174258, -104.697248.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
Located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, the facility benefits from established pipeline networks and proximity to markets, but must manage risks from seismic activity and climate hazards.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in capacity, but many in the Denver-Julesburg Basin are medium to large scale, with capacities ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of standard cubic feet per day.
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