Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11348000 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11348000 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.1 miles northeast of Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction batteries in this region handle multiple wells and process gas for pipeline delivery. The facility's location in Weld County places it within a major oil and gas producing area, with extensive pipeline infrastructure. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, serving the Front Range urban corridor. Its operational status and regulatory compliance ensure safe and efficient gas extraction. The facility's proximity to agricultural and residential areas underscores the importance of adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Gas extraction operations in this region must manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and soil. The facility's proximity to the South Platte River and groundwater aquifers necessitates careful management of produced water and fugitive emissions. Colorado's robust regulatory framework, including the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules, addresses these environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.1 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, at coordinates 40.187393 N, -104.694565 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas and natural gas liquids from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, preparing them for pipeline transportation.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado state regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary in size, but many handle production from multiple wells with capacities ranging from a few million to over 100 million cubic feet per day, depending on the field.
It feeds into the extensive pipeline network serving the Front Range, supplying natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Denver metropolitan area.
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