Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE- X20450 36159175KNAUB1-6, LUD Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

GILCREST, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE- X20450 36159175KNAUB1-6, LUD is a gas extraction facility in Gilcrest, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

KERR-MCGEE- X20450 36159175KNAUB1-6, LUD is a gas extraction facility located in Gilcrest, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the region's natural gas infrastructure, contributing to the extraction of natural gas from local reserves. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a broader network of wells and processing facilities typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the local and regional energy grid. Its location in Weld County places it within an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity, and its operations are subject to environmental and safety oversight to minimize impacts on surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in an agricultural region of Colorado, where proximity to populated areas and water resources requires careful management of emissions and potential leaks. The area is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as wildfires and floods may pose risks to infrastructure. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA and state-level rules helps mitigate these environmental concerns.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Gilcrest, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWNW SEC 1 T3N R65W.

It is a gas extraction facility, involved in the extraction of natural gas from underground reserves.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for design, construction, and operation of gas infrastructure.

The facility is currently operational.

Weld County is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. Gas extraction facilities here contribute to the local and national energy supply, supporting industrial and residential needs.

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