Overview
Kerr-McGee Battery #62195 is an operational gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, serving the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Battery #62195 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in regional natural gas production, contributing to the energy supply for the surrounding area. 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. As a gas extraction site, it typically includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw gas before transmission. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a mature oil and gas region with extensive infrastructure. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to agricultural and suburban areas. Its operations are subject to local air quality and water management regulations. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports residential and industrial energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, near the South Platte River corridor. Proximity to populated areas in Brighton and Denver requires adherence to setback and emission control regulations. Seismic risk is low, but the area experiences occasional tornadoes and hailstorms, which can impact surface infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Battery #62195 is located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.988772, -104.844317.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, separating gas from liquids and preparing it for pipeline transmission.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and local air quality permits.
The facility provides natural gas for residential and industrial use in the Front Range region, while adhering to state and federal safety and environmental standards to minimize community impact.
Facilities in this basin range from small wellhead batteries to large central processing plants, with capacities varying from a few million cubic feet per day to over 100 MMcf/d.
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