Overview
Kerr-McGee - X20579 34003673 Wardell 20- is an operational gas extraction facility in Gilcrest, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Kerr-McGee - X20579 34003673 Wardell 20- is a gas extraction facility located in Gilcrest, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure serving the region. It is situated in an area with significant oil and gas activity, reflecting the region's role in domestic energy production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to state and federal oversight, including well construction standards and emissions controls. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the regional economy. Its location in Weld County places it within a major oil and gas producing area, with proximity to populated areas requiring careful operational management. The facility's grid role involves supplying natural gas to downstream processing and distribution networks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, Colorado, with proximity to the town of Gilcrest. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with potential for drought and wildfire risk. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The facility's proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to setback requirements and leak detection protocols to minimize environmental and community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Gilcrest, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SESE SEC 6 T3N R65W.
It is an operational gas extraction facility involved in natural gas and natural gas liquid extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Weld County hosts a mix of small to large gas extraction facilities, with many wells producing from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The scale varies, but the region is a major contributor to Colorado's natural gas output.
The facility is subject to regulations requiring leak detection, emissions controls, and water management. Proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to setback distances and monitoring to mitigate risks.
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