Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 34002679: Gas Extraction Facility in Frederick, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 34002679 is a gas extraction facility located in the Frederick area of Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas production sector in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the initial recovery of natural gas from underground reservoirs. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States. Its operational status ensures continued support for regional gas distribution and downstream industrial users.

The facility is located in an area with potential seismic activity and proximity to populated areas in Weld County. Colorado's regulatory framework requires operators to manage risks related to well integrity and methane emissions. The site's environmental context includes the need for careful monitoring of groundwater and air quality due to the nature of gas extraction operations.