Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery 415697253, Fort Lupton, Colorado | Gas Extraction Facility

Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery 415697253 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, 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. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region include wellheads, separators, and gathering lines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate the facility's role in both extraction and liquid separation. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas counties in Colorado. Its location near Fort Lupton places it within a region with significant gas infrastructure, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks.

The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic hazard exposure typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to safety regulations regarding operating pressure and pipeline integrity. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful management of emissions and water resources to minimize environmental impact.