Overview
NOBLE ENERGY - KEHN USX L01 is a gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
NOBLE ENERGY - KEHN USX L01 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and associated activities. It is situated in a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to the local energy supply. 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 integrity. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines typical of the sector. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a mature producing area with extensive midstream infrastructure. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of Weld County, which has a high density of oil and gas operations. Proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed may require adherence to state-level environmental regulations. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports local energy needs and downstream industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, the area is prone to occasional seismic activity and drought conditions, which could impact infrastructure integrity. The facility's proximity to agricultural zones necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWNE SEC 1 T6N R63W, with coordinates 40.519608, -104.379397.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines.
Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major gas-producing region with thousands of wells. Facilities like this one typically have capacities ranging from a few to hundreds of million cubic feet per day.
Environmental considerations include managing methane emissions, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and protecting local air quality. The region also faces risks from drought and seismic activity.
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