Overview
Noble Tank Battery #415816239 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado. It serves the Weld County area within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Noble Tank Battery #415816239 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 2.7 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As a tank battery, it serves as a collection point for natural gas from nearby wells, separating gas, oil, and water before transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations, with tank batteries like this one playing a critical role in midstream gas processing. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in both natural gas extraction and oil and gas field services. Located in a semi-rural area of Weld County, the facility contributes to the region's energy infrastructure, supporting local gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Its proximity to agricultural land and small communities underscores the importance of adherence to safety and environmental regulations to minimize risks associated with gas extraction and processing.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low annual precipitation. Proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed requires careful management of potential impacts on water resources and air quality. The Denver-Julesburg Basin has experienced increased seismic activity linked to wastewater injection, though tank batteries themselves have lower induced seismicity risk. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #415816239 is located approximately 2.7 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility's address is SENE SEC03 T06N R65W, with coordinates 40.518577 N, -104.640659 W.
This facility is a tank battery used for natural gas extraction and initial processing. It collects gas from nearby wells, separates gas, oil, and water, and prepares the gas for transport via pipelines.
The facility is currently operational. It is part of the gas extraction infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192). State rules cover well construction, emissions, water protection, and seismic monitoring.
Tank batteries serve as central collection points for multiple wells, where produced fluids are separated into gas, oil, and water. They are critical for midstream operations, enabling efficient transport and processing of natural gas.
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