Overview
Noble Tank Battery - Letterly USX is a gas extraction facility in Weld County, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the regional gas infrastructure network.
Noble Tank Battery - Letterly USX is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9.1 miles east of Eaton. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the supply chain from wellhead to transmission. 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 integrity. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve gathering lines and processing equipment to separate natural gas from crude oil and other hydrocarbons. The scale of such facilities varies, but they are integral to the region's energy production. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to agricultural and residential areas in Weld County. The region is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. Operational practices must address potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and land use. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for communities and industries in northern Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with active oil and gas development. Proximity to agricultural land and rural communities necessitates careful management of emissions, water usage, and noise. Colorado's regulatory environment includes stringent air quality rules and groundwater protection measures for gas extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
Noble Tank Battery - Letterly USX is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9.1 miles east of Eaton, at coordinates 40.565590 N, -104.525714 W.
It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211130, which involves the extraction of natural gas from wells.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is part of the broader gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
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).
Gas extraction in Weld County can affect air quality, water resources, and land use. Operators must follow Colorado's strict air quality and groundwater protection regulations to minimize impacts.
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