Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #51687 - Gas Extraction Facility in Frederick, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #51687 is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production, which is part of the broader 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 tank battery, it typically separates oil, gas, and water from well production, with gas being directed to pipelines for further processing or transport. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is involved in natural gas extraction. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in Colorado. Its location near Frederick places it within a rural-urban interface, requiring careful management of operational impacts and community relations.

The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and proximity to agricultural lands and residential areas near Frederick. Gas extraction operations can involve emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, requiring adherence to state and federal air quality regulations. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low for this area.