Overview
Noble Energy, Inc. - Batt # 10119700 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key natural gas producing region.
Noble Energy, Inc. - Batt # 10119700 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This operational facility is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure supporting the United States' energy supply, with a focus on extraction activities typical of the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and wellhead technologies common to the area, with a scale consistent with mid-sized operations in the basin. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a region with a mix of agricultural and urban land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates adherence to safety protocols regarding operating pressure and well integrity. The area's semi-arid climate and occasional seismic activity are considered in operational planning to mitigate risks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. The semi-arid climate and potential for seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region require careful management of well integrity and pressure control. Proximity to Fort Lupton necessitates robust safety measures to protect nearby communities and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.111977, -104.700731.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, operating under US safety regulations.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Key considerations include managing groundwater protection, air emissions, and land use impacts, especially given the proximity to agricultural and residential areas.
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