Overview
Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corp.-Brighton CS is an operational gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corp.-Brighton CS is a gas extraction facility located at 12900 Powhaton Rd, Brighton, Colorado, in Adams County. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for its oil and gas production. 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 site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines typical of upstream natural gas operations in Colorado. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, supporting local energy needs and the broader Rocky Mountain gas market. Its location near Brighton places it within a network of gas processing and transmission systems serving the Front Range urban corridor.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the South Platte River basin, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Brighton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. Seismic risk in Colorado is low, but the region experiences occasional tornadoes and hailstorms, which can impact above-ground infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 12900 Powhaton Rd, Brighton, Colorado 80601, in Adams County, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility, part of the upstream natural gas sector, involved in the extraction and initial processing of natural gas.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including setback requirements and emission controls.
The facility is listed as operational.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, with extensive natural gas reserves. Facilities like this one support local and regional gas supply.
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