Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Battery #415720349 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Gilcrest Area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Battery #415720349 is a gas extraction facility located in the Gilcrest Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. 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 separation, metering, and storage equipment typical for gathering and processing raw natural gas from wells. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, but they are often medium-sized, supporting multiple wellheads. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River basin. The facility's location in Weld County, a region with high seismic activity from induced seismicity, may influence operational risk. Its role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential and industrial use in northern Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River raises considerations for water and soil protection. The region experiences induced seismicity from wastewater injection, which may affect infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses these environmental factors.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Gilcrest Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NENE SEC 4 T3N R66W.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes raw natural gas from wells, including separation and metering, before sending it to pipelines.
The facility operates under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction.
Facilities must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Risks include induced seismicity from wastewater injection, potential groundwater contamination, and air emissions. The COGCC requires monitoring and mitigation plans.
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