Gas Extraction Operational

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159150 | Gas Extraction Facility in Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

FORT LUPTON AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas facility in Fort Lupton Area, Colorado, is an operational gas extraction plant. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159150 is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton Area, Weld County, Colorado. The plant is currently operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader network that processes and transports natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This facility plays a role in meeting local energy demands and supporting the industrial mix of Weld County, which includes agriculture and energy production. Its location in a rural area near Fort Lupton balances operational needs with community proximity considerations.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and energy activities. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to safety regulations regarding operating pressure and pipeline integrity. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires, which are factors in risk management for gas infrastructure.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Fort Lupton Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.045654, -104.770126.

It is a gas extraction plant that produces natural gas, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.

Risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure and vintage of equipment, and exposure to seismic or climate hazards such as wildfires or floods.

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