Gas Extraction Operational

Noble Energy - Massey Siama Rural Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

GILCREST 3.2 MI. N OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

Noble Energy - Massey Siama Rural is a gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the regional natural gas supply network.

Noble Energy - Massey Siama Rural is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3.2 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, which is part of the larger Denver-Julesburg Basin. The site is situated in a rural area, reflecting typical gas extraction operations in this part of the United States. 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 gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering lines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively, suggesting a focus on both dry gas and associated liquids. Environmentally, the facility is located in an agricultural region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can involve emissions and water usage. The site's role in the local gas supply chain supports energy needs for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Colorado and beyond.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Weld County, Colorado, with low population density. Gas extraction operations may involve methane emissions, water consumption, and potential impacts on local air quality. The region is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which has experienced increased oil and gas activity. Proximity to the South Platte River and irrigation canals necessitates careful water management to protect local ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3.2 miles north of Gilcrest, at SWNW SEC 31 T4N R65W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and facilities.

Gas extraction can involve methane emissions, water use, and land disturbance. In Weld County, operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these impacts.

It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas production network, supplying natural gas to local utilities and interstate pipelines for distribution across the region.

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