Noble Tank Battery #415779710 - Gas Extraction Facility in Gilcrest, Colorado

Noble Tank Battery #415779710 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 3.5 miles east of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. 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. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for produced fluids from multiple wells, separating gas, oil, and water. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, but typical tank batteries handle capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake risk, but potential impacts on local air quality and water resources are managed through state regulations. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor.

The facility is located in an agricultural area near the South Platte River, which is a key water source for irrigation and municipal use. Gas extraction operations can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Colorado has implemented stringent regulations for methane detection and reduction, including leak detection and repair programs. The region's semi-arid climate and occasional drought conditions heighten the importance of water management in hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal.