Overview
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #415815695 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
NOBLE TANK BATTERY #415815695 is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and serves as a tank battery for separating and storing natural gas and associated liquids from nearby wells. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it in one of the most active oil and gas regions in the country. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal pipeline safety regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a tank battery, it handles low-pressure gas gathering and temporary storage before transport. Typical capacities for such facilities range from small to medium, often processing up to a few million standard cubic feet per day. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and residential areas in Weld County. The facility is subject to Colorado's stringent methane emission rules and must implement leak detection and repair programs. Its role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for the region while operating under state and federal environmental standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, a region with significant oil and gas development. Proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates careful management of emissions and noise. Colorado's regulatory framework requires regular monitoring for methane leaks and adherence to air quality standards. The semi-arid climate and potential for drought conditions also influence water management practices at the site.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 40.328081, -104.794690.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates and stores natural gas and associated liquids from production wells, serving as a tank battery in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Facilities must comply with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules, federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering lines.
Tank batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically handle up to a few million standard cubic feet per day, depending on the number of connected wells.
The facility is subject to Colorado's methane emission rules and must implement leak detection programs. Its location near agricultural areas requires careful management of air and noise emissions.
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