Overview
KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 62292 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 62292 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. 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 governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, dehydration, and compression equipment to process raw natural gas from wells. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, but typical capacities range from small to medium, often serving multiple well pads. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity in the Front Range area. Its location in a rural part of Weld County places it near agricultural land and residential areas, requiring adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and processing.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and energy development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and safety risks. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and severe weather, including tornadoes and blizzards, which can pose hazards to gas infrastructure. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules helps address these environmental and safety concerns.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County, at SWSW SEC 12 T1N R67W, with coordinates 40.060092, -104.846214.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, likely involving separation, dehydration, and compression, classified under NAICS 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically have capacities ranging from 10 to 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the number of wells served.
Key risks include methane emissions, potential leaks, and proximity to residential areas, as well as hazards from seismic activity and severe weather, all managed under PHMSA and COGCC regulations.
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