Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36149567: Gas Extraction Facility in Weld County, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36149567 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3.7 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The plant operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the region's natural gas supply chain. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both raw gas production and processing of natural gas liquids. In Colorado, gas extraction operations are subject to state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal oversight by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for public lands. The plant's location in Weld County places it in one of the most active drilling areas in the United States. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River corridor necessitates adherence to environmental management practices. Its operational status reflects ongoing contributions to local energy production, supporting both regional industrial demand and interstate gas transmission networks.

The facility is situated in Weld County, a region with a mix of agricultural land and energy development. Proximity to the South Platte River and groundwater aquifers requires careful management of potential impacts from gas extraction activities. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with periodic drought and flood risks that can affect infrastructure integrity. Local wildlife includes species adapted to plains ecosystems, and operations must comply with state air quality and water protection regulations.