Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE - X20104 36192997 RISSLER ST Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

GILCREST 2.7 MI. N OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE - X20104 36192997 RISSLER ST is an operational gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, near Gilcrest. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

KERR-MCGEE - X20104 36192997 RISSLER ST is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.7 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas. The region's extensive gas infrastructure supports both local distribution and interstate transport. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the region, supporting industrial and residential energy needs. Its location in Weld County places it within an area of active gas development, with proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River. The facility's role in the local energy grid underscores its importance to Colorado's energy portfolio.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to the South Platte River and irrigation canals raises considerations for water resource management. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, though low-magnitude. Operational practices must address potential impacts on air quality and groundwater, given the density of nearby gas extraction sites.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.7 miles north of Gilcrest, at SESW SEC 36 T4N R66W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.

Colorado's gas extraction facilities range from small well sites to large processing plants. The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts numerous operations with capacities varying from a few million cubic feet per day to over 100 MMcf/d.

The facility is in an agricultural area near the South Platte River. Environmental considerations include air emissions, water usage, and potential groundwater impacts, managed through state and federal regulations.

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