Overview
KERR-MCGEE O&G - X11928 36144532 LTHOMPS is an operational gas extraction facility in Berthoud, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KERR-MCGEE O&G - X11928 36144532 LTHOMPS is a gas extraction facility located in Berthoud, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. Situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this site contributes to the region's significant natural gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, but many are medium-sized operations supporting local and regional energy needs. This facility plays a role in the broader natural gas infrastructure of Weld County, one of the top gas-producing counties in the United States. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the energy supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the region. The site's location in a rural area near Berthoud balances resource extraction with community proximity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Berthoud necessitates careful management of emissions and noise. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Groundwater protection and air quality monitoring are key environmental considerations for gas extraction operations in this area.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Berthoud, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.319180, -104.963340.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, operating under NAICS code 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of natural gas gathering and transmission pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small well sites to large multi-well pads. Many are medium-sized operations that feed into regional gathering systems and processing plants.
The facility provides natural gas for energy needs while being located near Berthoud. Operators must comply with state and federal regulations to minimize environmental and community impacts.
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