Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36156423 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Erie area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36156423 is a gas extraction facility located in the Erie area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. As a gas extraction operation in Colorado, the facility is subject to state and federal regulations, including the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules and US PHMSA pipeline safety standards. The facility's scale is typical for the region, with operations focused on natural gas production from the Niobrara and Codell formations. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most active oil and gas producing counties in the United States. Its location in a mixed urban-rural area near Erie requires careful management of operational impacts, including noise, traffic, and emissions, in compliance with local setback requirements and air quality regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to the growing town of Erie and other Front Range communities means that gas extraction operations must adhere to strict setback distances and air quality regulations to minimize impacts on populated areas. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though induced seismicity from oil and gas operations is monitored by the Colorado Geological Survey.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Erie area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.055134, -104.990268.
It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211130, which involves the extraction of natural gas from underground reservoirs.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies such as PHMSA for pipelines. Operators must comply with rules on well construction, water management, air emissions, and public safety.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. In Colorado, operators must implement best practices to minimize these impacts.
The facility is currently operational, indicating it is actively extracting natural gas.
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