Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11348300 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.8 miles southeast of Gilcrest. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11348300 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 6.8 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is part of the extensive gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. Typical gas extraction batteries in this region handle multiple wells and process natural gas for separation and dehydration before transmission. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution. Its location in Weld County places it within a major agricultural and energy-producing area, where gas extraction plays a key role in the regional economy. The operational status ensures ongoing contribution to grid stability and community energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and energy development. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and flooding, which are considered in facility risk management. Typical environmental considerations for gas extraction include methane leak detection, water usage, and land disturbance mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.8 miles southeast of Gilcrest, with coordinates 40.219849, -104.675369.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, separating and dehydrating the gas for transmission. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Capacities vary widely, but typical gas extraction batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin can process from a few million to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the number of wells and reservoir characteristics.
Environmental impacts include potential methane emissions, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance. Regulations require leak detection, emission controls, and water management to mitigate these effects.
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