Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #10656800 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Firestone, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #10656800 is a gas extraction facility located near Firestone, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and initial processing equipment typical for gathering raw natural gas from wells before transmission. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States. Its location near Firestone places it within a mixed rural and suburban landscape, where gas infrastructure supports both industrial and residential energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone requires careful management of emissions and safety protocols. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and occasional extreme weather events such as hailstorms and wildfires, which can pose risks to gas infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Firestone, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 1.1 miles northeast of Firestone.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes natural gas from wells, including separation and metering, before the gas enters transmission pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
It supports local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, but requires careful environmental management due to its proximity to residential areas.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary in capacity, but many handle from a few million to tens of millions of cubic feet per day, depending on the number of connected wells.
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