Overview
Noble Tank Battery #10084200 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Gilcrest. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Tank Battery #10084200 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.2 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. 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. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for natural gas from nearby wells, where gas is separated, measured, and prepared for transport. This facility plays a role in the local gas infrastructure network, contributing to Colorado's energy supply. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with the South Platte River nearby. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality and water protection standards.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural region with proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations and federal methane emission standards. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest requires adherence to setback and safety protocols.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #10084200 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.2 miles north of Gilcrest, near the South Platte River.
It is a gas extraction facility that collects, separates, and measures natural gas from nearby wells before it is transported via pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state air quality and water protection rules.
Tank batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically handle capacities ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day, depending on the number of connected wells.
Key considerations include methane emission controls, water usage and disposal, and proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental standards.
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