Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11309100 is an operational gas extraction facility in Frederick, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11309100 is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, 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 area. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, tanks, and metering equipment to process raw natural gas from wells. The NAICS code 211130 indicates natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas transmission network. Its location in Weld County places it in a region with significant oil and gas activity, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental and safety standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and is near agricultural and residential zones. Proximity to populated areas like Frederick necessitates careful management of emissions and noise. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are low. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and federal PHMSA rules helps mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWSE4 SEC13 T2N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water, and preparing the gas for transport via pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Gas extraction batteries vary widely, but typical capacities range from 1 to 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the number of wells and reservoir characteristics.
The facility provides energy resources and economic benefits to Frederick and Weld County, while adhering to environmental and safety regulations to minimize impacts on nearby residents.
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