Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

KERR-MCGEE - X22053 34002312 BUTTERBALL Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

KERR-MCGEE - X22053 34002312 BUTTERBALL is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction.

KERR-MCGEE - X22053 34002312 BUTTERBALL is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), reflecting its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, it is part of a region with extensive oil and gas activity. The facility's scale is typical for the area, contributing to local gas supply. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on air quality and water resources are managed under state and federal regulations. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with environmental standards.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with significant oil and gas development. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural lands necessitates careful management of water resources and emissions. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and EPA ensures adherence to environmental standards.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at coordinates 40.154340, -104.874660.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with pipeline safety governed by PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

NAICS 211112 covers natural gas liquid extraction, while 211130 covers natural gas extraction. These codes classify the facility's primary activities in the upstream oil and gas sector.

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