Overview
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #10004800 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Evans, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #10004800 is a gas extraction facility located near Evans, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and situated in a region with significant oil and gas activity, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission. As a tank battery, it separates oil, gas, and water from well production, with gas typically directed to gathering lines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the local gas supply infrastructure in Weld County, a major energy-producing region. Its location near Evans places it within a populated area, requiring adherence to safety and environmental regulations to manage risks associated with gas extraction and processing.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with extensive oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Evans necessitates careful management of emissions and potential leaks. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules addresses these environmental concerns.
Frequently asked questions
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #10004800 is located near Evans, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 1.2 miles east of Evans.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates oil, gas, and water from well production, with gas typically directed to gathering lines for further processing.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover gas gathering and transmission. State-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also apply.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary widely, from small tank batteries serving a few wells to large centralized processing plants. The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts many such facilities.
Gas extraction can affect local air quality through emissions and potential leaks, and water resources through produced water management. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these impacts.
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