Overview
Noble Energy - 415779676 is a gas extraction facility located in Ault, Colorado, United States. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
Noble Energy - 415779676 is a gas extraction facility situated in Ault, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the United States. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. Gas extraction in this area typically involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations, with production tied to midstream gathering systems. As part of the Wattenberg Field, one of the most productive gas fields in the U.S., this facility supports local energy needs and interstate gas transmission. Its location in a rural area near Ault balances resource development with agricultural land use.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin face challenges related to groundwater protection and air quality, particularly volatile organic compound emissions. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity from induced seismicity, requiring monitoring and mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ault, Colorado, United States, in Weld County. The specific address is SESE SEC 4 T7N R64W, with coordinates 40.596721, -104.547008.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It is part of the Wattenberg Field, one of the most productive gas fields in the United States.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety standards (49 CFR Part 192) and state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. It also complies with EPA air and water quality standards.
Gas extraction in Colorado involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which can affect groundwater and air quality. Operators must follow strict state regulations to minimize impacts, including monitoring for methane leaks and managing produced water.
This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the Rocky Mountain region, feeding into interstate pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States.
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