Overview
Noble Energy, Inc. - Battery #415675130 is an operational gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, United States. It supports natural gas production in the Weld County region.
Noble Energy, Inc. - Battery #415675130 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production infrastructure. Weld County is a significant area for oil and gas activity in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and initial processing equipment typical for gathering natural gas from multiple wells before transmission. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in northeastern Colorado. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks. The facility's role in the gas supply chain supports downstream consumers and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density. Proximity to agricultural land and potential for groundwater impacts are considerations for gas extraction operations. The area experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a factor in infrastructure design and risk management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWNW SEC 21 T7N R62W.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes natural gas from wells, including separation and metering, before the gas enters transmission pipelines.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the United States, with extensive natural gas infrastructure supporting production and distribution.
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