Overview
Noble Energy - Battery #415814705 is a gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, United States. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
Noble Energy - Battery #415814705 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and serves as part of the region's extensive natural gas infrastructure, supporting the gathering and processing of gas from local wells. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering lines. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this area handle capacities ranging from small to medium, with multiple wells tied into a central battery for separation and metering. This battery plays a role in the local energy supply chain, contributing to natural gas production that serves residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its location in Weld County places it within a densely developed oil and gas field, where infrastructure is integrated with agricultural and urban land uses.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low annual precipitation. Proximity to populated areas like Evans requires careful management of emissions and noise. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are low. Climate hazards include potential for wildfires and extreme weather events, which are considered in operational planning.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Evans, Colorado, United States, in Weld County, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction battery that separates and measures natural gas from multiple wells, preparing it for transport to processing plants or pipelines.
Facilities must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and federal EPA emissions standards.
Capacities vary widely, but typical batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin handle from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day.
It serves as a gathering point for raw gas from wells, which is then sent to processing plants for removal of impurities and natural gas liquids before entering long-distance pipelines.
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