Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36186911: Gas Extraction Facility in Firestone Area, Colorado

FIRESTONE AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36186911 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - 36186911 is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. Weld County is a key region in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates within 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 likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. The scale of operations is typical for the region, where numerous similar facilities support the broader gas infrastructure network. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County. Its proximity to populated areas like Firestone underscores the importance of safety and environmental management. The site's role in the gas supply chain highlights its significance for regional energy distribution and community service.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic activity and exposure to climate hazards such as wildfires and flooding. Proximity to populated areas requires careful management of operational risks, including well integrity and emissions control. The regulatory framework under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules addresses these concerns.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.176914, -104.958467.

It is an operational gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS code 211130.

The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

Weld County is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region with thousands of wells. Facilities like this one are common and range from small to medium scale.

The facility provides energy resources and economic benefits to the Firestone area, but its proximity to populated areas necessitates strict safety and environmental management.

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