Overview
Noble Energy - Kehn USX AD 19-11 is an operational gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
Noble Energy - Kehn USX AD 19-11 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. This area is known for its extensive natural gas and oil development, with numerous wells and supporting infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely utilizes conventional drilling and completion techniques typical of the region. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community risks, though proximity to agricultural land and water resources requires careful environmental management. The facility's role in the broader gas infrastructure network supports downstream processing and distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density. Proximity to agricultural land and groundwater resources necessitates careful management of potential impacts from gas extraction activities. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as drought and wildfires, which can affect operational safety and environmental compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.556504, -104.369498.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission, as well as state-level Colorado oil and gas conservation rules.
Gas extraction in Weld County can affect air quality, water resources, and land use. Operators must comply with environmental permits and monitoring requirements to mitigate these impacts.
It is part of the upstream gas supply chain, feeding into gathering systems and processing plants that ultimately deliver natural gas to consumers and industries.
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