Overview
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #95050 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Denver, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #95050 is a gas extraction facility located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 1.7 miles east of Denver. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. While specific technical specifications such as capacity or operating pressure are not detailed, typical tank batteries in this region handle separation, storage, and initial processing of natural gas from nearby wells. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing area, and facilities like this play a key role in gathering and treating production. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to the Denver metropolitan area introduces considerations regarding emissions, noise, and community impact. Colorado has stringent air quality regulations for oil and gas operations, including methane leak detection and repair requirements. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
Located near the Denver metropolitan area, the facility operates in a region with growing urban-wildland interface. Colorado's regulatory framework includes strict methane emission controls and groundwater protection rules. The semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitate careful management of produced water and potential spills. Seismic activity in the region is low, but the facility's age and operating pressure are typical risk factors for gas infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Kerr-McGee Tank Battery #95050 is located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 1.7 miles east of Denver, with coordinates 39.886050 N, -104.567040 W.
It is a gas extraction facility, specifically a tank battery used for separating and storing natural gas and associated liquids from production wells.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level air quality rules, including methane emission controls and leak detection programs.
The facility operates under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities.
As a tank battery, it gathers and processes natural gas from nearby wells, preparing it for transport via pipelines to processing plants and ultimately to end users in the Denver area.
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