Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Battery #415752449 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, serving the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Battery #415752449 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. 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 processes raw natural gas from nearby wells, separating liquids and preparing gas for transmission. Typical operations include compression, dehydration, and metering. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in an active drilling area underscores its importance in the broader gas infrastructure network of Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Gas extraction operations may involve emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, requiring adherence to state and federal air quality regulations. The area's growing population increases sensitivity to operational impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes raw natural gas from wells, separating natural gas liquids and preparing the gas for transmission into pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary in capacity, but many handle between 1 and 50 million cubic feet per day, depending on the number of connected wells and reservoir characteristics.
It feeds processed gas into local gathering systems that connect to major interstate pipelines, supplying natural gas to the Front Range and broader US markets.
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