Overview
Noble Tank Battery #415771338 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Eaton. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Tank Battery #415771338 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9.4 miles northeast of Eaton. 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 within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Typical tank batteries in this region handle multiple wells and separate oil, gas, and water. The facility's location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing counties in the U.S. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed requires adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. The facility's role in gathering and processing natural gas supports local energy infrastructure and downstream consumers. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional gas supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and energy development. Proximity to populated areas and the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction activities must comply with Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #415771338 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9.4 miles northeast of Eaton, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
This facility is a gas extraction tank battery that separates natural gas, oil, and water from production wells. It operates under NAICS codes for natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including air quality and water protection standards.
Tank batteries in Weld County vary in size, but many handle production from multiple wells with capacities ranging from hundreds to thousands of barrels of oil equivalent per day. This facility is part of the region's extensive gas gathering network.
The facility serves as a midstream gathering point, processing raw gas from wells before it enters transmission pipelines. It supports the domestic natural gas supply chain, contributing to energy delivery to downstream markets.
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