KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 51500 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 51500 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 2.2 miles northeast of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, which cover natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. This location is within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it likely processes raw natural gas from nearby wells, separating liquids and preparing gas for pipeline transport. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's operations are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations and methane emission standards. Its role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area.

The facility is located in an agricultural region of Weld County, with the South Platte River nearby. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to Colorado's stringent methane emission rules and air quality permits. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and groundwater protection is a key concern due to hydraulic fracturing activities. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest requires adherence to setback distances and noise ordinances.