Overview
Noble Tank Battery #10075900 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Gilcrest. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas infrastructure.
Noble Tank Battery #10075900 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.6 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction operations. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also provides oversight. The facility's scale is typical for a tank battery in this region, serving as a collection point for multiple wells. This facility plays a role in the local gas infrastructure network, contributing to the supply chain for natural gas processing and distribution. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with extensive oil and gas development, supporting energy production for regional and national markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, with proximity to the South Platte River basin. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risk. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations and methane emission reduction targets. The facility's location near populated areas requires adherence to setback requirements and leak detection protocols.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #10075900 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.6 miles north of Gilcrest, with coordinates 40.281445 N, -104.722748 W.
It is a gas extraction facility, specifically a tank battery that collects natural gas and natural gas liquids from nearby wells.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Weld County is subject to Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission controls and leak detection requirements, to mitigate environmental impact.
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