Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159145 is an operational gas extraction facility in Gilcrest, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159145 is a gas extraction facility located in Gilcrest, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain 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 supports local and regional energy demands, with typical capacities varying by well productivity and infrastructure. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in an agricultural and rural area of Weld County, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on local air and water quality are managed through state and federal regulations. The facility's role in the gas supply chain underscores its importance to regional energy security.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with extensive oil and gas activity. The local environment includes agricultural lands and rural communities, where gas extraction operations are subject to air quality and water resource regulations. Proximity to populated areas necessitates careful management of emissions and potential hazards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Gilcrest, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SWSW SEC 8 T3N R65W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, contributing to the energy supply in the Rocky Mountain region.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Gas extraction in Weld County is subject to state and federal regulations to manage air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with Colorado's oil and gas rules.
As a gas extraction site, it feeds into the broader natural gas transmission network, supplying residential, commercial, and industrial users across the region.
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