Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11600900 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Erie area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #11600900 is a gas extraction facility located in the Erie 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 key area for 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 battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and compression equipment typical for gathering and processing natural gas from multiple wells. Located in a region with significant oil and gas activity, this facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic base. Its proximity to the Erie area, a growing suburban community, highlights the intersection of energy infrastructure and residential development, necessitating robust safety and environmental management practices.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with extensive oil and gas development. The local environment includes semi-arid plains and agricultural lands, with potential impacts from gas extraction such as air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Proximity to the Erie area, a suburban community, increases the importance of managing operational risks like fugitive emissions and noise to minimize effects on nearby residents.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Erie area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SWSE SEC 9 T1N R68W, with coordinates 40.059771, -105.004871.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, likely including separation, metering, and compression, as part of the upstream natural gas infrastructure.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines and facilities.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are part of a major energy-producing region, supporting local economies and national energy supply while operating under state and federal regulations to manage environmental and safety impacts.
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