Overview
Noble Energy Battery #415779891 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Battery #415779891 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 4.6 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and initial processing equipment to prepare raw natural gas for transport. Typical scale for such facilities in Colorado ranges from small to medium, with capacities varying based on well productivity. Located in a semi-arid region with agricultural and rural land use, the facility's environmental context includes proximity to populated areas and potential exposure to seismic activity from induced seismicity. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to downstream markets, supporting local energy needs and the broader US gas grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with agricultural and rural land use. Proximity to populated areas near Eaton and potential exposure to induced seismicity from oil and gas operations are relevant environmental factors. The area's climate includes occasional extreme weather events, which may affect operational safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 4.6 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County, with coordinates 40.523931, -104.604042.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, including separation and metering, before transport to pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Capacities vary widely, but typical gas extraction batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small (a few million cubic feet per day) to medium (up to 50 MMcfd).
The area is semi-arid with agricultural land use. Potential environmental concerns include induced seismicity from oil and gas operations and proximity to populated areas.
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