Overview
KERR-MCGEE GATHERING - THIRD CREEK CS is an operational gas extraction facility in Denver, Colorado, United States. It supports natural gas gathering and processing in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
KERR-MCGEE GATHERING - THIRD CREEK CS is a gas extraction facility located in Denver, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the gathering and processing of natural gas from nearby wells. Its location in an urban area near Denver International Airport places it in a region with significant energy infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. As a gas gathering station, it typically handles natural gas from multiple wells, compressing and dehydrating it before transport to larger processing plants. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial demand in the Denver metropolitan area. Its proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety and environmental management practices, including leak detection and emission controls, to mitigate risks associated with gas handling.
Environmental context
Located in an urban area of Denver, the facility operates in a region with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather, including hail and tornadoes. Proximity to residential zones and Denver International Airport heightens the importance of safety protocols. The facility's operations are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations, which require monitoring of volatile organic compounds and methane emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Denver, Colorado, United States, near Denver International Airport in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction and gathering facility that processes natural gas from wells, compressing and dehydrating it for transport to larger processing plants.
Facilities must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and EPA air quality standards for methane and VOC emissions.
Gathering stations collect natural gas from multiple wells, remove impurities, and compress the gas for transport through pipelines to processing plants or storage facilities.
Urban locations require enhanced safety measures, including leak detection, emergency response plans, and stricter emission controls to protect nearby communities and comply with local regulations.
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