Overview
Kerr-McGee - X11096 35031915 Gobbler 16N is an operational gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado. It serves the Aristocrat Ranchettes Area and operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kerr-McGee - X11096 35031915 Gobbler 16N is a gas extraction facility located in the Aristocrat Ranchettes Area, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, supporting local energy infrastructure. 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 gas extraction site, it is part of a broader network that includes gathering lines and processing plants typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This facility plays a role in the local gas grid, supplying natural gas to residential and industrial users in the area. Its location in Weld County, a key area for energy production, underscores its significance in meeting regional energy demands.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with potential seismic and climate hazard exposure, typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Proximity to populated areas like Aristocrat Ranchettes requires adherence to safety protocols. The site's operational pressure and vintage are managed under PHMSA regulations to mitigate risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Aristocrat Ranchettes Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, near the coordinates 40.129032, -104.756355.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas extraction in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-specific rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Capacities vary widely, but many facilities in the region handle between 10 and 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the well and processing infrastructure.
The facility extracts natural gas that feeds into gathering systems and processing plants, ultimately supplying residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
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