Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, is an operational gas extraction plant serving the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 34002497 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. Situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region, the plant contributes to the area's natural gas supply infrastructure. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. As a gas extraction plant in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. The plant's location in Weld County places it within a region with extensive oil and gas development, where state and federal regulations ensure safe extraction and transport of natural gas. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its operational status and adherence to regulatory standards contribute to the reliability and safety of natural gas delivery in Colorado. The plant's position in the Denver-Julesburg Basin underscores its importance in meeting regional energy demands.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The region is subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations, requiring adherence to safety protocols for well integrity and pressure management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.150756, -104.784717.
It is a gas extraction plant that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to the natural gas supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is part of the extensive network of gas extraction sites in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supporting regional energy needs and feeding into interstate pipelines.
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