Kerr-McGee Battery #70400 - Gas Extraction Facility in Gilcrest, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Battery #70400 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 3.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As a battery facility, it serves as a central collection point for natural gas from multiple wells, where initial processing and separation occur before the gas enters transmission pipelines. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate the facility's role in both gas extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. Typical gas batteries in this region handle capacities ranging from 5 to 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), though specific capacity data for this facility is not disclosed. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's location in a seismically stable region with moderate climate risks aligns with standard operational practices. As part of Colorado's gas infrastructure, it contributes to the state's energy supply while operating under stringent state-level emission and safety regulations.

The facility is located in Weld County, a region with significant agricultural activity and proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The site's distance from densely populated areas reduces immediate risk, but its location in a floodplain may require mitigation measures for extreme weather events.