Overview
Noble Tank Battery #11500500 is an operational gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, USA. It processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Noble Tank Battery #11500500 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and serves as a central gathering point for natural gas produced from nearby wells, contributing to the region's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region handle capacities ranging from small to medium scales, with associated pipelines and processing equipment designed to separate gas, oil, and water. This tank battery plays a key role in local gas gathering and initial processing, supporting downstream transmission and distribution. Its location in a rural area near Evans minimizes proximity to dense populations, though it is subject to Colorado's seismic and weather-related risks, including occasional wildfires and winter storms.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid high plains of northeastern Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from fugitive emissions and water resources from produced water management. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional extreme weather events, which are factored into operational safety protocols.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #11500500 is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NE NW SEC 18 T5N R66W.
It is a gas extraction facility that gathers and processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, separating gas, oil, and water before sending the gas to pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, including permitting, emissions controls, and water management.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region, with thousands of wells and extensive midstream infrastructure supporting natural gas supply to domestic markets.
Tank batteries manage produced water and hydrocarbons, requiring leak detection, vapor recovery, and spill prevention to minimize air and water impacts. Operators follow state and federal guidelines for monitoring and reporting.
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