Overview
KERR-MCGEE OIL & GAS - BATTERY #11311000 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KERR-MCGEE OIL & GAS - BATTERY #11311000 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. 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 pipeline safety and gas transmission. 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 Fort Lupton places it within a region with significant gas infrastructure, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and is part of the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to safety regulations regarding operating pressure and leak detection. Seismic risk in this region is low, but the facility must manage potential impacts on local air quality and water resources through standard industry practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.157791, -104.855858.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, including separation and metering, before sending it to 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.
The facility is currently operational.
Colorado is a major natural gas producer, and facilities like this support local energy supply, economic activity, and the broader US gas infrastructure network.
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