Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #91308600 is an operational gas extraction facility in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #91308600 is a gas extraction facility located in Broomfield, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production infrastructure. Broomfield is part of the Front Range urban corridor, where oil and gas operations are integrated with suburban development. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado's stringent oil and gas rules. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its involvement in both gas processing and extraction. Typical gas batteries in this region handle multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water before transport. As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility contributes to Colorado's significant natural gas output, which supplies local markets and interstate pipelines. Its location near populated areas necessitates robust safety and environmental monitoring to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and processing.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Broomfield, a suburban area within the Front Range urban corridor. Proximity to residential zones requires careful management of emissions, noise, and potential leaks. Colorado's semi-arid climate and occasional drought conditions heighten the importance of water management in hydraulic fracturing and produced water handling. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though induced seismicity from oil and gas operations is monitored by state regulators.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Its address is SW NW SEC 8 T1S R68W, Broomfield, CO 80020.
It is a gas extraction battery that separates natural gas, oil, and water from production wells. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities.
Facilities must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules, and EPA emissions standards. Colorado has specific setback requirements and water management rules.
Located in a suburban area, the facility must manage noise, traffic, and air emissions. Colorado's regulations require monitoring of volatile organic compounds and methane leaks to protect public health.
Gas batteries in this basin vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. They typically process tens to hundreds of barrels of oil equivalent per day, with gas sent to gathering pipelines for further processing.
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