Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #10017800 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Eaton Area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #10017800 is a gas extraction facility located in the Eaton Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility 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 and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process natural gas from the Niobrara formation. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the top oil and gas producing counties in the United States. Its operations support downstream gas processing and distribution networks serving residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northeastern Colorado, where water resources are limited and sensitive to contamination. Proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of produced water and emissions. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though low-magnitude, and extreme weather events such as hailstorms and blizzards, which can impact infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Eaton Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.500992, -104.718334.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, processing it through wellheads and separators before sending it to gathering pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The facility operates in a semi-arid region with sensitive water resources. It must manage produced water and emissions to protect the South Platte River watershed and nearby agricultural areas.
Facilities in Weld County range from small single-well batteries to large multi-well pads. This facility is a battery, typically handling multiple wells, with capacities varying from a few million to over 100 million cubic feet per day.
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