Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #10069200 is an operational gas extraction facility located 6.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations in Weld County.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #10069200 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. 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 pipeline safety. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and storage equipment typical of upstream operations in the region. The facility's scale is consistent with medium-sized operations in the basin, which has seen significant development due to horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces certain risks, but operational safety measures are critical due to the handling of flammable hydrocarbons. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural area near the South Platte River, which supports irrigation and ecosystems. The region has a semi-arid climate with occasional drought conditions. Proximity to populated areas and water resources necessitates careful management of emissions and spill prevention. The Denver-Julesburg Basin has experienced increased seismic activity from wastewater injection, though extraction operations like this battery have lower induced seismicity risk.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 6.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County, with coordinates 40.234379 N, -104.675179 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates and processes natural gas and natural gas liquids from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
Gas extraction facilities 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).
Batteries in this basin range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads processing tens of millions of cubic feet per day. This facility is likely medium-scale based on its location.
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