Noble Tank Battery #11355600 - Gas Extraction Facility in Gilcrest, Colorado

Noble Tank Battery #11355600 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3.7 miles east of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for produced hydrocarbons, separating gas, oil, and water. Typical scale for such facilities in Colorado varies, but this unit is part of a dense network of extraction sites in Weld County. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake risk, but operational practices must manage potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Its role in the regional gas grid supports energy supply for the Front Range urban corridor.

The facility is located in an agricultural area of Weld County, near the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations and water management requirements. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for dust and emissions management challenges. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest necessitates careful monitoring of operational safety and environmental compliance.