Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Noble Tank Battery #415779700 - Gas Extraction Facility in Weld County, Colorado

EVANS, 4.1 MI E OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

Noble Tank Battery #415779700 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Evans. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Noble Tank Battery #415779700 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 4.1 miles east of Evans. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for produced hydrocarbons from multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water before transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both gas processing and extraction. This facility contributes to the regional gas infrastructure, supporting local energy supply and the broader Colorado gas network. Its location in Weld County places it within a major producing area, where gas extraction plays a key role in the state's energy economy. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to grid stability and local industrial activity.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas like Evans necessitates adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low for this region.

Frequently asked questions

Noble Tank Battery #415779700 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 4.1 miles east of Evans. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.

This facility is a gas extraction tank battery that collects and separates produced hydrocarbons from multiple wells. It handles natural gas, oil, and water, preparing them for transport to processing plants or pipelines.

The facility operates under US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. State-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules also apply.

Tank batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically have gas handling capacities ranging from 1 to 10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the number of connected wells and reservoir characteristics.

This tank battery is part of the midstream gas infrastructure, serving as a gathering point that connects upstream production to downstream processing and transmission systems. It supports local energy supply and the broader Colorado gas network.

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