Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11322600 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11322600 is a gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, tanks, and metering equipment to process raw natural gas from wells. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate support activities for oil and gas operations. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the top oil and gas producing counties in the United States. Its location near populated areas requires adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and processing.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and is part of the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to agricultural land and residential areas near Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and potential leaks. The region is subject to occasional severe weather, including hailstorms and tornadoes, which could pose risks to infrastructure. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies helps ensure environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 4.9 miles northeast of the city center.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes raw natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water, and preparing the gas for pipeline transport.
The facility operates under US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary in capacity, but many handle between 1 and 50 million cubic feet per day, depending on the number of connected wells and local production rates.
It is part of the upstream gas production network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, feeding into gathering systems and interstate pipelines that supply natural gas to markets across the United States.
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