Overview
Noble Tank Battery #11525100 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 10.3 miles northeast of Bennett. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Tank Battery #11525100 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 10.3 miles northeast of Bennett. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility contributes to the region's significant oil and gas production. 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. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellheads, separators, and tank batteries for temporary storage. The scale of such facilities varies, but they are generally small to medium in capacity, often handling several million cubic feet per day. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with agricultural and rural land use. Proximity to populated areas like Bennett requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, a key area for natural gas production in the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with agricultural and rural surroundings. Proximity to the town of Bennett (10.3 miles) necessitates compliance with setback distances and emission standards. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional extreme weather, including hailstorms and tornadoes, which are considered in facility design and risk management. Local environmental concerns include air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds and potential groundwater contamination, addressed through state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #11525100 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 10.3 miles northeast of Bennett, with coordinates 39.881462° N, -104.289031° W.
It is an operational gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water, and temporarily stores hydrocarbons in tanks before transport.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and EPA air quality standards.
Tank batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically handle capacities ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day, depending on the number of wells connected.
The facility supports local energy production and economic activity in Weld County, while adhering to setback and emission regulations to minimize impacts on nearby Bennett.
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