Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36172346 is an operational gas extraction facility in Firestone, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36172346 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. 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 the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines that feed into the regional gas transmission network. The scale of operations is typical for the basin, with multiple wells contributing to local gas supply. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with extensive gas infrastructure, supporting both residential and industrial energy needs. The operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the local energy grid.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with moderate seismic activity and is subject to Colorado's climate, which includes temperature extremes and occasional drought conditions. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection programs to minimize risks. The region's gas extraction activities are monitored for groundwater and air quality impacts under state and federal guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.173057, -104.909898.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS code 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern natural gas gathering and transportation.
Weld County is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the US, with thousands of wells and significant daily gas output.
It supplies natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Denver metropolitan area.
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