Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11490700 is a gas extraction facility located in Gilcrest, Colorado, USA. It operates in Weld County, a key area for natural gas production.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11490700 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 4.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant oil and gas activity, particularly within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction battery, it serves as a collection point for natural gas from nearby wells, processing and preparing the gas for transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production activities. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Typical gas extraction batteries in this region handle capacities ranging from a few million to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and national natural gas demand. Its location in Weld County places it within a densely developed oil and gas area, which requires careful management of environmental impacts, including air emissions and water usage. The facility's role in the gas gathering system is critical for delivering natural gas to processing plants and ultimately to consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental concern. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of potential spills or leaks. Colorado's regulatory framework includes stringent requirements for emissions control and water protection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 4.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County, USA.
It is a gas extraction battery that collects and processes natural gas from nearby wells, preparing it for transport in the pipeline system.
The facility is currently operational.
These facilities must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, including emissions and water management standards.
Capacities vary widely, but typical gas extraction batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin can handle from a few million to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).
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