Overview
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61772/61773 is an operational gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #61772/61773 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. 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 tank battery, it collects and processes natural gas from multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is involved in natural gas extraction. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas transmission network in Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, providing energy resources to residential, commercial, and industrial users.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and is near the South Platte River basin. Proximity to populated areas like Evans requires careful management of emissions and safety protocols. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a consideration for infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at coordinates 40.357788, -104.801353.
It is a gas extraction facility that collects and processes natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water for further transport.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
The facility is currently operational.
The NAICS code is 211130, which corresponds to natural gas extraction.
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