Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE - X20643 36856730 GARFIELD 2N Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton Area, Colorado

FORT LUPTON AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE - X20643 36856730 GARFIELD 2N is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton Area, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

KERR-MCGEE - X20643 36856730 GARFIELD 2N is a gas extraction facility located in the Fort Lupton Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in a region known for its significant oil and gas production, particularly within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. 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 transportation of natural gas. Gas extraction facilities in this region typically involve wellheads, gathering lines, and processing equipment to separate natural gas from other hydrocarbons and impurities. The environmental context includes proximity to populated areas such as Fort Lupton and the broader Front Range urban corridor. Operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing emissions, managing water use, and preventing leaks. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local industrial and residential natural gas demand.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with extensive oil and gas development. Proximity to the Front Range urban corridor raises considerations for air quality and noise management. Operations are subject to Colorado's stringent methane emission rules and federal oversight under the Clean Air Act. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Fort Lupton Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SWSE SEC 23 T1N R67W, with coordinates 40.033890, -104.861566.

It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211130, which involves the extraction of natural gas from underground reservoirs.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations such as PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) covering well construction, emissions, and water management.

The facility operates in an area with significant oil and gas activity, requiring adherence to air quality standards and water protection measures. Colorado's regulations mandate leak detection and repair programs to minimize methane emissions.

The facility is currently operational, indicating it is actively extracting natural gas.

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