Overview
KERR MCGEE - X20108 36211520 FRONT RANGE is an operational gas extraction facility in the DACONO AREA, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
KERR MCGEE - X20108 36211520 FRONT RANGE is a gas extraction facility located in the DACONO AREA, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is typical for the region, with multiple wells in the area contributing to local gas supply. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the Front Range region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its proximity to the DACONO AREA, a growing suburban region near Denver, highlights the intersection of energy infrastructure and urban development. Environmental considerations include methane emission management and groundwater protection, regulated by state and federal agencies.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to the DACONO AREA, a suburban community near Denver, raises considerations for air quality and noise management. The area is semi-arid with potential for drought, making water use in hydraulic fracturing a local environmental concern. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses these issues through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the DACONO AREA, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.064801, -104.966648.
It is an operational gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), covering well construction, emissions, and water management.
The facility supports energy supply for the Front Range region but may raise concerns about air quality, noise, and traffic due to its proximity to the DACONO AREA. Local regulations aim to mitigate these impacts through setback requirements and monitoring.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts thousands of wells, with production ranging from small to large scale. This facility is part of a mature oil and gas field, with typical well depths of 5,000-8,000 feet and production rates varying by reservoir.
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