Overview
Kerr-McGee Battery #62656 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Battery #62656 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region in the United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce standards for well construction, emissions, and water protection. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small wellhead batteries to larger centralized processing plants. As part of the gas extraction infrastructure, this facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County. Its operational status ensures ongoing natural gas production, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area near Fort Lupton. Proximity to populated areas and the South Platte River watershed requires careful management of emissions and water resources. Colorado's regulatory framework includes methane emission reduction targets and groundwater monitoring requirements to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Battery #62656 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NWNE SEC 21 T2N R66W.
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 are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforce rules on well construction, emissions, and water protection.
Facilities range from small wellhead batteries to large centralized processing plants, with capacities varying based on the number of wells and production volumes.
The facility must comply with Colorado's methane emission reduction rules, groundwater monitoring requirements, and federal Clean Air Act standards for air quality.
Other Gas Extraction plants in United States · 6 nearby