Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #10084100 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado. It processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #10084100 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and serves as a central gathering point for natural gas produced from nearby wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both extraction and processing. As part of the extensive gas infrastructure in Weld County, this battery contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility's location in a rural area near Fort Lupton minimizes direct population exposure, though it operates within a region with active oil and gas development and associated environmental monitoring.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with a history of oil and gas activity. Proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of emissions and potential spills. Colorado's regulatory framework requires operators to implement best practices for methane capture and water protection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NW SW SEC 33 T3N R67W.
It is a gas extraction battery that gathers and processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules and federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192.
Batteries in this basin vary from small to large, often handling capacities from a few million to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day.
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