Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 35016776 is an operational gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 35016776 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. 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. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities often in the tens to hundreds of millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). This facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the Front Range area. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with extensive oil and gas development, and it operates under state and federal environmental regulations to manage emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the semi-arid climate of Colorado's Front Range, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Proximity to populated areas like Erie (population ~30,000) requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though generally low-magnitude, and the facility's design must account for local climate hazards such as hailstorms and wildfires.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.049602, -105.011553.
It is an operational gas extraction facility that extracts natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin typically range from small to medium scale, with capacities from tens to hundreds of millions of standard cubic feet per day.
Key environmental considerations include water usage in a semi-arid region, emissions management near populated areas, and resilience to local climate hazards like wildfires and hailstorms.
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