Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #90086200 is an operational gas extraction facility in Firestone, Colorado, USA. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas - Battery #90086200 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversight. As a gas extraction battery, it separates oil, gas, and water from well production, with typical capacities varying based on well count and reservoir characteristics. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in Weld County, a key energy-producing county, underscores its significance in the state's gas infrastructure network.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use, near the town of Firestone. Proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to setback requirements and emission controls. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks that can impact operations. Regulatory frameworks such as Colorado's air quality rules and methane reduction targets apply.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NW SE SEC1 T2N R68W, with coordinates 40.166067, -104.948972.
It is a gas extraction battery that separates oil, gas, and water from natural gas production wells, preparing the gas for pipeline transmission.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and state air quality rules.
Capacities vary widely based on the number of wells and reservoir characteristics, ranging from a few million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) to over 100 MMcf/d for large facilities.
It is part of the upstream gas extraction network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supplying natural gas to processing plants and ultimately to consumers via interstate pipelines.
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