Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Noble Energy - LDS L03 Gas Extraction Facility, Evans Area, Colorado

EVANS AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

Noble Energy - LDS L03 is a gas extraction facility in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Noble Energy - LDS L03 is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. 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 region. 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 the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both extraction and processing. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity. Its operational status contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and industrial land use, with proximity to populated areas requiring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety measures to mitigate risks from potential gas releases. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as wildfires and droughts may influence operational protocols. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA ensures compliance with pipeline safety standards.

Frequently asked questions

Noble Energy - LDS L03 is located in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.230598, -104.577087.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

The facility is currently operational, contributing to the regional natural gas supply.

Environmental considerations include managing emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on local air quality and wildlife. Facilities must adhere to federal and state environmental regulations.

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