Overview
Kerr-McGee Battery #62602 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Battery #62602 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production infrastructure. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it typically includes separation, dehydration, and compression equipment to process raw natural gas from nearby wells. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region, with extensive pipeline networks and midstream infrastructure. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to the state's energy economy.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with active oil and gas development, which can pose risks related to air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires careful management of operational safety and environmental compliance. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use add considerations for water resources and ecosystem protection.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Battery #62602 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, including separation and compression.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction batteries in the basin vary in capacity, often handling several million cubic feet per day, depending on the number of connected wells.
Common concerns include methane emissions, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater.
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