Overview
Noble Tank Battery #11381100 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Gilcrest. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas infrastructure.
Noble Tank Battery #11381100 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.1 miles north of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, which cover natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. 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 natural gas pipeline safety. As a tank battery, it likely serves as a collection point for multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water before transport. The scale of operations is typical for the region, which has seen significant development in unconventional gas extraction. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's location in a seismically stable area and adherence to state and federal regulations help mitigate operational risks. Its role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural area near the South Platte River, which is a key water resource for irrigation and municipal use. Gas extraction operations in Weld County must comply with Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations. The region experiences occasional drought conditions, making water management a critical environmental consideration for hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #11381100 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.1 miles north of Gilcrest, with the address NWSE SEC16 T04N R66W.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates natural gas, oil, and water from production wells before transport to processing plants or 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 (COGCC).
Tank batteries vary widely in capacity, but typical units in the Denver-Julesburg Basin handle several thousand barrels of fluid per day, with gas processing capacities in the range of 1-10 million cubic feet per day.
The facility is subject to Colorado's air quality regulations for volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, and water management rules for produced water disposal to protect the South Platte River watershed.
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