Overview
Noble Energy Battery #10117400 is an operational gas extraction facility in Berthoud, Colorado, USA. It processes natural gas from wells in Larimer County.
Noble Energy Battery #10117400 is a gas extraction facility located in Berthoud, Colorado, within Larimer County. The facility is operational and serves as a central processing point for natural gas produced from nearby wells. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it separates natural gas from liquids and prepares it for transport via pipelines. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate its involvement in natural gas extraction and processing. This facility plays a key role in the local energy infrastructure, supplying natural gas to the regional grid. Its location in Berthoud, near the Front Range urban corridor, means it serves both residential and industrial customers. The facility's operational status ensures continued energy supply to the area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region with potential for seismic activity, though risks are low. Proximity to populated areas in Berthoud and the Front Range requires adherence to strict safety regulations. The facility's operations are subject to Colorado's air quality and water management rules, given the state's focus on reducing methane emissions and protecting groundwater.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Berthoud, Colorado, USA, in Larimer County. Its coordinates are approximately 40.315264° N, -104.972722° W.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes natural gas from wells, separating gas from liquids and preparing it for pipeline transport.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state environmental rules for air and water quality.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary in capacity, but many process between 1 and 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the number of connected wells.
It supplies natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential heating and industrial use. Operations are regulated to minimize environmental and safety risks.
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