Overview
NOBLE ENERGY - UPRC RUMSEY L01 is a gas extraction facility located near Evans, Colorado, operating in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It is part of the United States' extensive natural gas infrastructure.
NOBLE ENERGY - UPRC RUMSEY L01 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.4 miles southwest of Evans. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the country's natural gas supply chain, supporting both domestic energy needs and industrial applications. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both raw gas extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity and infrastructure. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a semi-arid region with proximity to agricultural and residential areas. Gas extraction operations in Colorado are subject to state regulations on air emissions, water use, and well integrity. The facility's role in the local energy grid and its contribution to regional natural gas supply are significant, supporting both residential heating and industrial processes in the Front Range urban corridor.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a mix of agricultural land and growing residential communities. Gas extraction operations here are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitate careful water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal. Seismic activity in the region is low, but well integrity and groundwater protection are key environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Evans, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 1.4 miles southwest of Evans. The address is NWSW SEC03 T04N R66W, with ZIP code 80645.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids. It operates in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States.
The facility is subject to U.S. federal regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety, as well as Colorado state regulations on air quality, water management, and well integrity.
The facility is operational, actively extracting natural gas and natural gas liquids.
Gas extraction in Weld County involves air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Colorado has implemented methane regulations and water recycling requirements to mitigate environmental impacts.
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