Overview
KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 71401 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KERR-MCGEE - BATTERY# 71401 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.6 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It operates under the jurisdiction of US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction batteries in this region handle production from multiple wells, with capacities ranging from small to medium scale. The facility is operational and subject to Colorado state regulations for oil and gas operations. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its location in an agricultural and energy-producing area means it plays a role in the economic landscape of Weld County. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage impacts on air quality and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural and energy-producing region of Colorado, where gas extraction activities are common. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest and the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. Colorado has specific regulations for methane capture and groundwater protection, which apply to this facility.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 2.6 miles southeast of Gilcrest, in Weld County, Colorado, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the extraction of natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas regulations.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary from small wellhead batteries to large processing plants. This facility is likely a medium-scale battery supporting multiple wells.
Environmental considerations include methane emissions management, groundwater protection, and compliance with Colorado's air quality regulations for oil and gas operations.
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