Overview
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #11308800 is an operational gas extraction facility in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #11308800 is a gas extraction facility located in Broomfield, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is currently operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin area. 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 tank battery, it is involved in the separation, storage, and initial processing of natural gas from nearby wells, typical for midstream operations in Colorado's oil and gas fields. Located in a suburban area near Denver, the facility's proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety measures and adherence to local zoning and environmental regulations. Its role in gathering and processing gas supports local energy supply and distribution networks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Broomfield, a suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial development. Proximity to populated areas increases the importance of leak detection and emission controls. Colorado's regulatory framework includes stringent air quality rules for oil and gas operations, such as the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission's regulations on volatile organic compound emissions. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake-related risks.
Frequently asked questions
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #11308800 is located in Broomfield, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.973942, -105.018097.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates, stores, and processes natural gas from nearby wells, operating as part of the midstream gas infrastructure.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level air quality rules enforced by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission.
Being in a suburban area near Denver, the facility must adhere to strict safety and environmental standards to minimize risks to nearby populations, including leak detection and emission controls.
Tank batteries vary in capacity, but they are generally small to medium-scale facilities handling gas from multiple wells, with capacities often ranging from a few hundred to several thousand Mcf per day.
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