Overview
KERR-MCGEE - X11530 34003434 DUNKLEE is a gas extraction facility located in the Berthoud area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KERR-MCGEE - X11530 34003434 DUNKLEE is a gas extraction facility situated in the Berthoud area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. It is part of the extensive gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process and transport natural gas to downstream facilities. The scale of operations is typical for the region, which hosts numerous similar extraction sites. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks such as leaks or accidents. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, a key area for natural gas production in Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to the Berthoud area, which includes residential and farming communities, requires careful management of emissions and potential groundwater impacts. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and occasional extreme weather events like tornadoes, which are considered in facility risk assessments.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Berthoud area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.319039, -104.953850.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS code 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Weld County is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, with numerous gas extraction sites ranging from small to large, often producing several million cubic feet per day.
Environmental considerations include managing methane emissions, protecting groundwater, and minimizing surface disturbance, all regulated by state and federal agencies.
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