Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #41581602 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #41581602 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.5 miles north of Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, heaters, and storage tanks to process raw natural gas from nearby wells. The scale of such facilities in this region varies, but typical capacities range from small to medium, handling several million cubic feet per day. The facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, contributing to Colorado's natural gas production. Its proximity to Fort Lupton and other communities necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction, such as emissions and potential leaks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land uses. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfires. Proximity to populated areas requires careful management of emissions and operational safety to minimize impacts on air quality and local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.5 miles north of Fort Lupton, at coordinates 40.142252, -104.767949.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, likely using separators and heaters to separate gas, oil, and water.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically handle capacities ranging from a few million to tens of millions of cubic feet per day, depending on the number of connected wells.
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