Overview
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP - 62137 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Firestone area, Weld County, Colorado. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP - 62137 is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, situated within the prolific Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. The facility operates under U.S. regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellheads, separators, and dehydration units to process raw natural gas. The scale of operations is consistent with mid-sized extraction facilities in the region, supporting local energy infrastructure. Environmental and operational significance includes its role in supplying natural gas to downstream markets, contributing to energy security in Colorado. The facility's location in Weld County, a region with extensive oil and gas activity, underscores its integration into the broader gas infrastructure network. Proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas development. Proximity to the Firestone area and other communities requires careful management of emissions, noise, and water usage. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use add to environmental considerations, including groundwater protection and air quality monitoring under state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.135817, -104.936849.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, processing raw gas for delivery into pipelines.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas conservation rules.
It is part of the extensive gas extraction network in Weld County, supplying natural gas to local and regional markets through gathering systems and processing plants.
Environmental considerations include air emissions from well sites, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and potential impacts on agricultural land and groundwater. Operators must comply with Colorado's stringent air and water quality regulations.
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