Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #36159136 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #36159136 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 6.1 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing region. 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. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, tanks, and metering equipment to process raw natural gas from nearby wells. The scale of operations is typical for a mid-sized battery in the region, supporting local gas gathering systems. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure involves gathering and initial processing of natural gas, contributing to the regional energy supply. Operational practices must comply with Colorado's stringent air quality regulations, including leak detection and repair programs.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, a region with active oil and gas development and agricultural land use. Proximity to the South Platte River and urban areas like Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and potential spills. Colorado's regulatory framework includes methane emission standards and groundwater protection requirements, which influence operational practices at gas extraction sites.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 6.1 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County, at coordinates 40.176322 N, -104.671031 W.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes natural gas from nearby wells, separating liquids and preparing gas for transport via gathering pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado state air quality rules, including methane emission standards.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well batteries processing tens of millions of cubic feet per day, depending on the field.
Potential impacts include air emissions from combustion and fugitive methane, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance. Colorado regulations require monitoring and mitigation measures.
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