Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61389 - Gas Extraction Facility in Gilcrest, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61389 is a gas extraction facility located in Gilcrest, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. Weld County is one of the most active areas for gas production in the United States, with extensive pipeline and gathering infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). State regulations require permits for drilling, production, and emissions, with oversight on well integrity and water management. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region include wellheads, separators, and storage tanks, handling natural gas and associated liquids. As part of the regional gas infrastructure, this tank battery contributes to the supply of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The facility's location in an agricultural area requires careful management of environmental impacts, including air emissions and water usage. Its role in the local energy grid supports economic activity in northern Colorado.

The facility is situated in an agricultural region of Weld County, where gas extraction operations are common. Proximity to populated areas and farming activities necessitates adherence to air quality and water protection standards. The area is subject to occasional drought conditions, making water management a key environmental consideration. Seismic risk is low, but well integrity and methane leakage are monitored under state regulations.