Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11623200 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #11623200 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 5.5 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and storage equipment typical for gathering and processing raw natural gas from nearby wells. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in Weld County places it within an area of significant oil and gas activity, with associated infrastructure for transport and processing.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. Regional environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as water resource management. The area is subject to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can affect operations and infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 5.5 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County, with coordinates 40.174145 N, -104.688134 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, including separation, metering, and storage, before sending it to pipelines for further processing or distribution.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado state oil and gas rules enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small well-site batteries to large central processing plants. This facility is likely a mid-scale battery serving multiple wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility provides economic benefits through energy production and jobs, but also requires management of emissions and water use to minimize environmental and community impacts.
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