Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11353000 - Gas Extraction Facility in Broomfield, Colorado

Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11353000 is a gas extraction facility located in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant natural gas production. As a battery site, it serves as a central point for gathering and processing natural gas from multiple wells before transmission. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small wellhead sites to large central processing plants, with this battery likely serving a moderate-scale operation. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to the Denver metropolitan area, which is densely populated. The region is also subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential and industrial users in the Front Range region.

The facility is located in Broomfield, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with extensive oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas raises considerations for community safety and air quality. The region experiences moderate seismic risk, including potential induced seismicity from fluid injection. Climate hazards include occasional wildfires and extreme weather events that could impact infrastructure integrity.