Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11604000 is an operational gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11604000 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure, contributing to the extraction of natural gas from local reserves. 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 typically includes separation, dehydration, and compression equipment to process raw natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the broader Colorado energy grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the region. Its location in Weld County, a major area for oil and gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, underscores its significance in local energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are limited and air quality can be impacted by industrial activities. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires careful management of emissions and noise. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are low. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA ensures safety standards for pipeline integrity and leak detection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.085811, -105.001722.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, including separation, dehydration, and compression, before sending it to transmission pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines.
The facility is currently operational.
It contributes to natural gas supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supporting energy needs for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
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