Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11607900 is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11607900 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, 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 area. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, heaters, and storage tanks to process raw natural gas from nearby wells. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States. Its proximity to the town of Erie (population ~30,000) requires adherence to safety and environmental regulations to minimize risks to the community.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and is part of the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to populated areas like Erie necessitates careful management of emissions and potential leaks. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though generally low, and drought conditions that can affect water resources used in extraction processes.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWNE4 SEC15 T1N R68W, with coordinates 40.057175, -104.987194.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes natural gas from wells, separating liquids and preparing gas for transport. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
As a gas extraction site near Erie, it provides energy resources and economic benefits but requires strict safety measures to mitigate risks from potential leaks or accidents.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well facilities. This battery likely processes gas from multiple wells, typical for the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
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