Overview
NOBLE ENERGY - DILLARD USX T7N-R64W-S3 L is a gas extraction facility in Ault, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
NOBLE ENERGY - DILLARD USX T7N-R64W-S3 L is a gas extraction facility located in Ault, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the initial recovery of natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its tight gas and oil production, with many wells using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both gas extraction and natural gas liquid recovery. This facility is part of the broader gas infrastructure network that supplies natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users. Its operational status contributes to the energy supply for the region. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural areas and the potential for air and water quality impacts typical of gas extraction operations, which are regulated by state and federal agencies.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural land and energy development. Gas extraction operations can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water usage and potential groundwater contamination are also concerns, managed through state regulations. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with occasional drought, which can influence water resource management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ault, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.604523, -104.535014.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA for pipeline safety, under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the United States, known for its tight gas and oil reserves, and is a key area for domestic energy production.
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