Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159233 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159233 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 6.9 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the initial processing of raw natural gas from wells. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region handle capacities ranging from small to medium scale, often processing gas from multiple wells. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural land and rural communities in Weld County. The facility's operations are subject to air quality permits and water management requirements under Colorado law. Its location in a seismically stable area reduces certain geological risks, but the facility must manage methane emissions and comply with state greenhouse gas reporting rules.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant agricultural activity and rural communities. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The facility's proximity to populated areas necessitates careful management of noise, traffic, and potential fugitive emissions. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with water availability being a key environmental consideration for hydraulic fracturing and well operations.