Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #415753751 is an operational gas extraction facility in Ault, Colorado, USA. It processes natural gas from wells in Weld County under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #415753751 is a gas extraction facility located in Ault, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is operational and serves as a central processing point for natural gas produced from nearby wells, contributing to the region's energy infrastructure. 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 separates gas, oil, and water, and may include compression and dehydration equipment typical for such operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This facility plays a key role in gathering and processing natural gas from the Niobrara shale formation, supporting local energy supply and economic activity. Its location in a rural area of Weld County reduces proximity risks to dense populations, though standard safety measures for pressure and emissions are maintained.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate human exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations can contribute to air emissions and water usage, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. The area's seismic activity is low, but pipeline integrity management is critical given the operating pressures typical of gas gathering systems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ault, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at coordinates 40.5945, -104.5187.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water for further transport and refining.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover pipeline design, construction, and integrity management.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well facilities handling tens of millions of cubic feet per day, depending on the producing formation.
The facility supports local energy production and economic activity, while adhering to safety and environmental regulations to minimize impacts on the surrounding rural area.
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