Overview
Noble Tank Battery #10101700 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Tank Battery #10101700 is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is currently operational and serves as part of the region's natural gas infrastructure, contributing to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellhead separation, storage, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas extraction and oil and gas field machinery manufacturing. The facility is situated in Weld County, a key area for oil and gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Its operational status and location in a region with extensive gas infrastructure highlight its role in supporting local energy demands and the broader US gas supply network.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with active oil and gas development, which can pose risks related to groundwater contamination, air emissions, and land use changes. Proximity to populated areas like Evans may increase community exposure to operational hazards. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though typically low-magnitude, and climate hazards such as wildfires and flooding could affect infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #10101700 is located in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.316917, -104.775703.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates and stores natural gas from wellheads before it enters transmission pipelines.
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 vary in capacity, but typical gas extraction sites in the Denver-Julesburg Basin handle up to several million cubic feet per day.
The facility supports local energy production and employment but may also pose risks such as noise, traffic, and potential emissions, which are regulated to minimize community impact.
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