Overview
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #62261 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It serves as a collection point for natural gas from nearby wells.
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #62261 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production infrastructure. As a tank battery, it collects and processes gas from multiple wells before transport. The facility operates under U.S. regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering lines. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production. Typical tank batteries in this area handle moderate gas volumes and are equipped with separators, tanks, and metering equipment. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas transmission network. Its location in an active oil and gas region means it is part of a dense infrastructure system serving both local and downstream markets. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural area of Weld County, near the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this region must manage emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on soil and groundwater. Colorado has specific regulations for methane capture and air quality to mitigate environmental effects.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #62261 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at SWSE SEC 4 T1N R66W.
A tank battery collects natural gas and associated liquids from multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water, and temporarily storing them before transport to processing facilities.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with COGCC rules, PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering lines, as well as state air quality and water protection laws.
This facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas gathering network, collecting production from wells and feeding into larger pipelines for processing and distribution.
Environmental considerations include methane emissions, groundwater protection, noise, and traffic. Operators must implement leak detection, spill prevention, and air emission controls.
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