Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11345700 is an operational gas extraction facility located in the Broomfield area, Adams County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11345700 is a gas extraction facility located in the Broomfield area of Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure, contributing to the energy supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. 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 typically includes separation, metering, and initial processing equipment to prepare raw natural gas for transport. Located in a region with active oil and gas development, this facility plays a role in the local energy economy. Its proximity to the Broomfield area, a suburban community near Denver, requires adherence to safety and environmental standards to manage risks associated with gas extraction operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Adams County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with extensive oil and gas activity. The local environment includes semi-arid plains and urban interfaces, requiring careful management of emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Proximity to populated areas like Broomfield necessitates robust safety measures to mitigate risks from gas releases or operational incidents.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Broomfield area of Adams County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 39.970328, -104.999594.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, typically involving separation, metering, and initial treatment before the gas enters transmission pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation to ensure safety.
Gas extraction batteries vary widely in capacity, but typical facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin can handle from a few million to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the number of connected wells.
The facility provides energy resources and economic benefits to the region, but its proximity to Broomfield requires adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations to minimize risks to residents and the environment.
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