Overview
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #91348000 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Energy Inc. Battery #91348000 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. 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. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, metering, and compression equipment to process natural gas from nearby wells before it enters transmission pipelines. This facility contributes to the energy supply for the region, supporting local industrial and residential demand. Its location in Weld County places it within a densely developed oil and gas field, requiring careful management of environmental and safety risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic activity and exposure to climate hazards such as severe storms. Proximity to populated areas in Fort Lupton necessitates robust safety measures to mitigate risks from high-pressure operations. The surrounding semi-arid environment requires careful water management and emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.186393, -104.693452.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, including separation, metering, and compression, before sending it to pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small wellhead batteries to large central processing plants, with capacities varying from a few million to hundreds of million standard cubic feet per day.
The facility must comply with state and federal emission controls, water management practices, and safety protocols to mitigate risks from high-pressure operations and proximity to populated areas.
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