Overview
Noble Tank Battery #415860724 Duncan is an operational gas extraction facility in Evans Area, Colorado, United States. It serves the Weld County region under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Noble Tank Battery #415860724 Duncan is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas supply chain, contributing to the broader gas infrastructure network in the Rocky Mountain region. 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 and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas industry, typically involving wellhead separation, storage, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. Located in Weld County, an area with significant oil and gas activity, the facility supports local energy production and economic activity. Its proximity to populated areas like Evans and Greeley underscores the importance of adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated 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 agricultural and residential areas necessitates careful management of noise, traffic, and potential leaks. The region's seismic activity is low, but the area is prone to occasional drought and wildfire risks, which can affect operational safety.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery #415860724 Duncan is located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 40.238178, -104.525564.
It is a gas extraction facility that separates and stores natural gas from wellheads, preparing it for transmission into pipelines.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is part of the Noble Energy infrastructure in Colorado.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Tank batteries vary widely, but typical capacities range from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day, depending on the number of wells served.
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