Overview
KERR-MCGEE - X20499 36005927 PAGE 10-5/G is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Gilcrest. It is operational and situated in a region with active oil and gas development.
KERR-MCGEE - X20499 36005927 PAGE 10-5/G is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.2 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and part of the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The site is identified by NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas processing and extraction. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. While specific technical specifications such as capacity are not detailed, the facility's location in a densely developed oil and gas field suggests it is part of a larger network of wells and gathering systems typical of the region. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's operations are subject to air quality permits and groundwater monitoring requirements under Colorado law. Its role in the local gas supply chain contributes to energy production for the region and beyond.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, a region with intensive agricultural and energy development. Proximity to the South Platte River and irrigation canals raises considerations for water quality and potential impacts from spills or leaks. The area is also subject to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC includes requirements for well integrity testing and emissions controls.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 5.2 miles north of Gilcrest, at the NWSE Section 5, Township 3N, Range 65W.
It is a gas extraction facility, involved in the extraction and processing of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
The facility is subject to U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and EPA air quality standards, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
The facility is listed as operational.
The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate the facility is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively, highlighting its role in both upstream and midstream gas operations.
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