Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #10069600 is a gas extraction facility in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #10069600 is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing 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 governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and initial processing equipment to prepare raw natural gas for transport. Located in Weld County, one of the most active oil and gas counties in the US, this facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity. Its proximity to the Evans Area and Greeley underscores the integration of gas infrastructure with populated regions, requiring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid climate of northeastern Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates careful management of noise, traffic, and potential fugitive emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SW SW SEC 21 T5N R65W.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, including separation and metering, before the gas enters transmission pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas gathering system, supporting local production and supply to regional markets.
Key concerns include air quality impacts from emissions, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance in agricultural areas.
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