Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 34002778 is an operational gas extraction facility in Firestone, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 34002778 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the region's natural gas production needs within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a network that supplies natural gas to local distribution systems and industrial consumers. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas like Firestone and potential impacts from drilling and extraction activities. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces certain risks, but operational safety measures are critical due to the handling of flammable gases.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to the town of Firestone requires careful management of emissions and safety risks. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, though generally low, and the facility must adhere to strict operational protocols to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.154761, -104.916683.
It is a gas extraction facility, meaning it extracts natural gas from underground reservoirs for processing and distribution.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.
Risks include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these impacts.
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