Overview
Noble Energy - Battery #415790666 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Berthoud Area, Weld County, Colorado. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Noble Energy - Battery #415790666 is a gas extraction facility located in the Berthoud Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production, which is part of the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin activity. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. Typical gas extraction batteries in this area handle multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water, with capacities varying by well count and reservoir characteristics. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, a major oil and gas producing region. Its location in a rural area near Berthoud balances resource development with agricultural and residential land use.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions and require careful management of produced water. Proximity to the Front Range urban corridor adds considerations for community exposure and regulatory oversight.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Berthoud Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.292594, -105.027446.
It is a gas extraction battery that separates natural gas, oil, and water from production wells, preparing them for transport and processing.
The facility is associated with Noble Energy, a major oil and gas company in the region.
These facilities must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and federal EPA emissions standards.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through produced water management. Operators must implement mitigation measures under state and federal permits.
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