Overview
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61425 is an operational gas extraction facility in Frederick, Colorado, USA. It is part of the Weld County oil and gas infrastructure.
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61425 is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and serves as a collection point for natural gas from nearby wells, contributing to the region's energy production. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. As a tank battery, it separates oil, gas, and water, with gas typically routed to pipelines for processing. The NAICS code 211130 indicates support activities for oil and gas operations. This facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range region. Its location in Weld County places it within one of the most active oil and gas producing areas in the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Frederick, Colorado. Proximity to populated areas and the potential for emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane are key environmental considerations. The region is subject to state air quality regulations and groundwater monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61425 is located in Frederick, Colorado, USA, in Weld County.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates oil, gas, and water from production wells, with natural gas routed to pipelines for processing.
The facility is subject to U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Gas extraction facilities can impact air quality through emissions and require groundwater monitoring. Colorado has specific regulations to mitigate these impacts.
It collects gas from local wells and feeds into the larger pipeline network serving the Denver-Julesburg Basin and Front Range consumers.
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