Overview
NOBLE ENERGY - DILLARD USX T7N R64W S5 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
NOBLE ENERGY - DILLARD USX T7N R64W S5 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 7.8 miles northeast of Eaton. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It 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. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas extraction and oil and gas field machinery manufacturing. Gas extraction facilities in this region typically range from small to medium scale, with production varying based on well characteristics. The facility is subject to Colorado state regulations for air quality, water management, and well integrity. As part of the broader gas infrastructure network in Weld County, this facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity. Its location in a rural area near Eaton reduces proximity to dense populations, but it operates in a region with active oil and gas development, requiring careful environmental management to mitigate impacts on air and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and occasional wildfires. Proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of water usage and potential contamination risks. Seismic activity in the area is low, but the facility must comply with Colorado's stringent methane emission regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 7.8 miles northeast of Eaton, at coordinates 40.594311, -104.563400.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It operates under US PHMSA regulations and Colorado state rules.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including air quality, water management, and well integrity standards.
This facility is part of the extensive natural gas extraction network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which supplies gas to regional pipelines and contributes to US energy production. It operates within a well-regulated framework to ensure safety and environmental protection.
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