Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Noble Energy Inc. Battery #10017100 - Gas Extraction Facility in Evans, Colorado

EVANS, Colorado, United States

Overview

Noble Energy Inc. Battery #10017100 is a gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

Noble Energy Inc. Battery #10017100 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production infrastructure. As part of the United States' extensive gas network, it operates under federal pipeline safety regulations enforced by PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical gas extraction batteries in this region include separation, dehydration, and compression equipment to process raw natural gas from wells. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing area, with numerous similar facilities supporting midstream operations. Regulatory oversight includes Colorado state oil and gas conservation rules and federal standards for pipeline safety and emissions. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with agricultural and residential areas nearby. Proximity to populated areas like Evans requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection programs. The facility's role in gathering and processing gas contributes to local energy supply and economic activity, while its operation is subject to environmental monitoring for air quality and groundwater protection.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a mix of agricultural, residential, and industrial land uses. Proximity to the city of Evans and other communities necessitates careful management of emissions and safety risks. The semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater resources make spill prevention and water management critical. Regulatory oversight includes Colorado's air quality regulations and federal methane emission standards for oil and gas operations.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.353986, -104.651844.

It is a gas extraction facility, specifically a battery that processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines, and Colorado state oil and gas conservation rules.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to strict air quality and water protection regulations due to proximity to communities and sensitive ecosystems. They must comply with methane emission standards and groundwater monitoring requirements.

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