Overview
Noble Tank Battery #10012100 is an operational gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, serving the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Tank Battery #10012100 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production infrastructure. 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 typically includes wellheads, separators, and storage tanks to process raw natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with moderate seismic activity and periodic drought conditions. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful water management and air quality monitoring to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #10012100 is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, separating it from water and other impurities before it enters transmission pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
It supplies natural gas to the Front Range region, supporting energy needs, while local regulations require setbacks and emission controls to protect nearby residents.
Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small wellhead sites to large centralized processing plants, with capacities varying from a few million cubic feet per day to over 100 MMcf/d.
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