Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 35005824 Gas Extraction Facility near Brighton, Colorado

BRIGHTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 35005824 is an operational gas extraction facility near Brighton, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 35005824 is a gas extraction facility located near Brighton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas supply infrastructure in 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 likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas for transport. 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 proximity to Brighton and the Front Range urban corridor underscores the importance of safe operations and environmental management in populated areas.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to the Front Range urban corridor, including Brighton and Erie, raises considerations for air quality and water resource management. The region is subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations, requiring monitoring and mitigation measures.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located near Brighton, Colorado, in Weld County, United States, at coordinates 40.020300, -104.944908.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, processing raw gas for transport via gathering lines.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.

Located near the Front Range urban corridor, the facility must manage air emissions, water use, and potential induced seismicity through state and federal permits.

The facility is currently operational, contributing to the regional natural gas supply.

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