Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159282 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159282 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, about 5.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant oil and gas activity, particularly within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the country's energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is involved in natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access tight oil and gas formations. Environmentally, the facility's location in Weld County places it within an area with high agricultural activity and proximity to the South Platte River. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction operations must manage water usage and potential impacts on local air quality. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports both residential and industrial consumers in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River necessitate careful water management for gas extraction operations. Potential environmental considerations include air emissions from drilling and processing, as well as land disturbance from well pad construction. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, which is monitored in relation to injection wells.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest, with coordinates 40.223440 N, -104.713287 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, operating under NAICS code 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary widely, but many in the Denver-Julesburg Basin are medium to large scale, with production capacities ranging from a few million to over 100 million cubic feet per day.
It contributes to the domestic natural gas supply, feeding into local gathering systems and eventually into interstate pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across the region.
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