Gas Extraction Operational

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159292: Gas Extraction Plant in Weld County, Colorado

GILCREST 6.6 MI. N OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas facility in Weld County, Colorado, is an operational gas extraction plant. It serves the region's natural gas production under US PHMSA and DOT regulations.

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36159292 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.6 miles north of Gilcrest. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, operating under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction plants in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small to medium scale, often processing 10-100 MMscfd. Located in a region with active oil and gas development, the plant supports local energy infrastructure and economic activity. Its proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, a region with significant oil and gas activity, which can impact local air quality and water resources. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of emissions and potential groundwater contamination. Regulatory compliance with Colorado's stringent oil and gas rules helps address these environmental concerns.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.6 miles north of Gilcrest, at NENW SEC 16 T3N R65W.

It is a gas extraction plant that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

Gas extraction plants in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

Plants in this basin typically process between 10 and 100 MMscfd, though capacities vary by site.

Key concerns include air emissions, water usage, and potential groundwater contamination, managed through state and federal regulations.

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