Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11330000 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Fort Lupton area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11330000 is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton area of 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 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 and gas transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it likely processes natural gas from multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water before sending the gas to gathering pipelines. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to local energy supply and economic output. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River basin, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations to manage emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with extensive oil and gas development. The local environment includes agricultural lands and the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of air emissions and water resources. Colorado's regulatory framework includes stringent methane emission rules and water protection measures to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Fort Lupton area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.128815, -104.822807.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water before sending the gas to gathering pipelines for further transport.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with Colorado state regulations for oil and gas operations, including methane emission controls.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin typically range from small to medium scale, processing a few million cubic feet per day, though capacities vary by site.
The facility is in an agricultural area near the South Platte River, requiring compliance with air and water quality regulations to minimize emissions and protect water resources.
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