Overview
Noble Energy - Battery #11611400 is an operational gas extraction facility in Bennett, Colorado. It processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy - Battery #11611400 is a gas extraction facility located in Bennett, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a central gathering point for natural gas produced from nearby wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region. Its NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it engages in both natural gas extraction and oil and gas field services. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety for natural gas. As a battery facility, it typically includes separators, heaters, and storage tanks to process raw well fluids into marketable gas and liquids. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, with many supporting the region's extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations. This facility plays a key role in the local energy supply chain, contributing to Colorado's natural gas production that serves residential, commercial, and industrial users across the region. Its location in Adams County places it within a mix of agricultural and suburban landscapes, requiring careful management of emissions and safety to minimize impacts on nearby communities.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low annual precipitation and frequent temperature inversions that can trap air pollutants. Proximity to populated areas in Bennett and along the Front Range requires adherence to strict air quality regulations, including Colorado's ozone reduction rules. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations, though risks are managed through monitoring and regulatory oversight.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Bennett, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.838284, -104.486753.
It is a gas extraction battery that gathers and processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, separating gas, oil, and water for further transport.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for natural gas, as well as Colorado state air quality and drilling rules.
The facility must manage emissions to comply with Colorado's ozone reduction plan, and its operations are monitored for potential induced seismicity and groundwater protection.
Battery facilities collect raw production from multiple wells, separate gas, oil, and water, and prepare the products for pipeline transport or storage.
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