Overview
KERR-MCGEE - X12051 34002275 DAMIANA FR is a gas extraction facility located near Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations.
KERR-MCGEE - X12051 34002275 DAMIANA FR is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2 miles southwest of Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, serving the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local industrial and residential demand. Its location in Weld County places it within an area with significant oil and gas infrastructure, requiring adherence to safety and environmental standards to mitigate risks associated with proximity to populated areas and potential seismic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to residential zones. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations. The area experiences occasional seismic activity, which is considered in facility design and risk management. Local ecosystems include shortgrass prairie and riparian habitats, requiring careful management of emissions and water usage.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 2 miles southwest of Fort Lupton, in Weld County, Colorado, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the extraction of natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under the Gas Extraction sector.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state environmental and safety regulations.
The facility is currently operational.
Key risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure and vintage of equipment, and exposure to seismic and climate hazards. Colorado's regulatory framework addresses these through stringent safety and environmental standards.
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