Overview
Noble Tank Battery #10101500 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Evans. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Tank Battery #10101500 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.9 miles southwest of Evans. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and crude petroleum extraction activities. 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 collects and processes natural gas and associated liquids from nearby wells. The region's gas infrastructure is characterized by extensive gathering lines and processing plants supporting the basin's output. This facility plays a role in the local gas supply chain, contributing to Colorado's energy production. Its location in Weld County places it within a densely developed oil and gas area, with proximity to agricultural and residential zones. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional gas gathering and processing.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with high density of oil and gas operations. Proximity to populated areas like Evans raises considerations regarding noise, air emissions, and potential leaks. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and experiences climatic hazards such as wildfires and floods. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies addresses these risks through safety standards and inspection programs.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #10101500 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.9 miles southwest of Evans, at coordinates 40.331757, -104.775948.
It is a gas extraction facility that collects and processes natural gas and associated liquids from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Tank batteries in the basin vary from small single-well units to large multi-well facilities, with capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Risks include potential leaks, emissions, and impacts on local air and water quality. Regulatory frameworks require monitoring, leak detection, and safety measures to mitigate these risks.
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