Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Battery #415771402 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, supporting natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Battery #415771402 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and serves as a gathering point for natural gas produced from nearby wells, contributing to the region's significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. Typical gas extraction batteries in this area handle multiple well streams, separating gas, oil, and water before transport. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in both natural gas extraction and oil and gas field services. This battery plays a key role in local energy infrastructure, supporting gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the Front Range region. Its location in Weld County, one of the most active drilling areas in the U.S., underscores its importance in maintaining regional energy production and grid stability.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as groundwater protection in an area with active irrigation. The region's semi-arid climate and periodic drought conditions heighten the importance of water management in extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.112455, -104.796854.
It is a gas extraction battery that separates and processes natural gas from multiple wells, preparing it for transport via pipelines.
These facilities must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and federal EPA air quality standards.
Batteries in this region vary from small single-well units to large multi-well facilities handling tens of millions of cubic feet per day, depending on local production.
It gathers and processes natural gas from the surrounding area, supporting energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range region.
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