Overview
KERR-MCGEE OIL & GAS - BATTERY # 4157033 is a gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas infrastructure.
KERR-MCGEE OIL & GAS - BATTERY # 4157033 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.9 miles northeast of Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. It is part of the extensive gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, tanks, and metering equipment to process raw natural gas from wells. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, but typical capacities range from small to medium, supporting local gathering systems. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area, with proximity to the South Platte River basin. Gas extraction activities in this region are subject to state and federal emissions regulations, including methane monitoring requirements. The facility's role in the local gas grid contributes to energy supply for nearby communities and industrial users.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and energy development. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Gas extraction operations may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, though regulatory controls under Colorado's Air Quality Control Commission aim to mitigate these effects. Proximity to the South Platte River also necessitates careful water management to prevent contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.9 miles northeast of Fort Lupton, at coordinates 40.176356, -104.680586.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes raw natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, water, and solids before sending the gas to pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level air quality and water management rules enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Potential risks include methane leaks, volatile organic compound emissions, and water contamination. However, modern facilities are subject to leak detection and repair programs and emissions monitoring.
This battery is part of the gathering system in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, feeding processed gas into interstate pipelines that supply residential, commercial, and industrial users across the region.
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