Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Noble Energy - Faramir Farms T3N-R64W-S6 Gas Extraction Facility, Evans Area, Colorado

EVANS AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

Noble Energy - Faramir Farms T3N-R64W-S6 is an operational gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

Noble Energy - Faramir Farms T3N-R64W-S6 is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, which is part of the larger Denver-Julesburg Basin, a significant oil and gas producing area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas extraction and related support activities. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of emissions and produced water. Its role in the local energy supply chain supports both residential and industrial gas demand in northern Colorado.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Gas extraction operations in this area can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The proximity to the South Platte River watershed requires adherence to strict water protection regulations. Seismic activity in the region is low, but the area is prone to occasional drought and wildfire risks, which can impact operations.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.252548, -104.600380.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supporting the regional energy supply.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.

Gas extraction can impact air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these effects.

It is part of the extensive network of gas extraction sites in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to domestic natural gas production for residential, commercial, and industrial use.

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