Overview
Noble Energy, Inc. - 917143 is an operational gas extraction facility in Firestone, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Noble Energy, Inc. - 917143 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for significant natural gas production, particularly from the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its involvement in both extraction and processing activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to large scale, with capacities often measured in millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). Located in Weld County, the facility is part of a dense network of gas infrastructure serving local and regional energy needs. Its operational status contributes to the energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Colorado and beyond. The facility's proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a history of oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas such as Firestone requires careful management of emissions, noise, and water usage. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include wildfires and occasional flooding. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies ensures environmental protection measures are in place.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.107462, -104.870002.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated to minimize impacts on air quality, water resources, and wildlife. Operators must comply with emission controls, water management plans, and well integrity requirements.
Capacities vary widely, but many facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin produce from a few million to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).
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