Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE - X20461 36148787 MCGUCKIN X0 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE - X20461 36148787 MCGUCKIN X0 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

KERR-MCGEE - X20461 36148787 MCGUCKIN X0 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant oil and gas activity, particularly within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities, respectively. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region vary in capacity, with many supporting midstream processing and transmission. This facility plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in Weld County places it within an area with extensive gas gathering and processing networks. The operational status ensures continued contribution to local gas supply and economic activity.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to safety regulations regarding well spacing and pressure management. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is considered in facility design and operational protocols. Climate hazards such as wildfires and floods may pose risks, necessitating emergency response planning.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NE SW SW SEC 32 T3N R65W.

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.

Weld County is a major oil and gas producing region, with thousands of wells and extensive midstream infrastructure. Facilities range from small to large capacity, often supporting regional gas processing plants.

It supplies natural gas to gathering systems that feed into processing plants and transmission pipelines, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond.

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