Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #62060 - Gas Extraction Facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado

Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #62060 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, 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 nearby wells, separating gas, oil, and water. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is involved in natural gas extraction. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing counties in the United States, contributing to energy supply and economic activity in the region.

The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations. Potential environmental considerations include methane emissions, groundwater protection, and land use impacts, managed through state and federal oversight.