Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Noble Energy - UPRC Baseball T4N-R66W-S1 Gas Extraction Facility, Evans, Colorado

EVANS, Colorado, United States

Overview

Noble Energy - UPRC Baseball T4N-R66W-S1 is an operational gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Noble Energy - UPRC Baseball T4N-R66W-S1 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain 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 and integrity. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin where numerous similar operations exist. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic activity and is subject to Colorado's climate conditions, including potential winter storms. Its proximity to populated areas like Evans necessitates adherence to strict safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. The region experiences semi-arid climate with occasional severe weather, including tornadoes and winter storms. Proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural lands requires careful management of potential impacts on water resources and air quality. The site's location in a seismically active zone adds to operational considerations for infrastructure integrity.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWNW SEC 11 T4N R66W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and integrity management.

Risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressures, and exposure to seismic and climate hazards. Colorado's regulatory framework requires rigorous safety measures to mitigate these risks.

It is part of the upstream gas extraction sector, supplying natural gas to processing plants and pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial consumers across the region.

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