HomeMy WebLinkAbout20133165.tiffSTATE OF COLORADO
John W. Hickenlooper, Governor
Larry Wolk, MD, MSPH
Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer
Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S.
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Phone (303) 692-2000
Located in Glendale, Colorado
www.colorado.gov/cdphe
Weld County Clerk & Recorder
1402 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
November 4, 2013
Dear Sir or Madam:
Laboratory Services Division
8100 Lowry Blvd.
Denver, Colorado 80230-6928
(303) 692-3090
RECEIVED
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Colorado Department
of Public Health
and Environment
On November 7, 2013, the Air Pollution Control Division will publish a public notice for Noble Energy, Inc.
— 415844357, in the the Greeley "Tribune. A copy of this public notice and the public comment packet are
enclosed.
Thank you for assisting the Division by posting a copy of this public comment packet in your office. Public
copies of these documents are required by Colorado Air Quality Control Commission regulations. The packet
must be available for public inspection for a period of thirty (30) days from the date the public notice is
published. Please send any comment regarding this public notice to the address below.
Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment
APCD-SS-B 1
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Attention: Clara Gonzales
Regards,
j
Clara Gonzales
Public Notice Coordinator
Stationary Sources Program
Air Pollution Control Division
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2013-3165
STATE OF COLORADO
John W. Hickenlooper, Governor
Larry Wolk, MD, MSPH
Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer
Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S.
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
Phone (303) 692-2000
Located in Glendale, Colorado
www. colorado.gov/cdphe
Laboratory Services Division
8100 Lowry Blvd.
Denver, Colorado 80230-6928
(303) 692-3090
Website Title: Noble Energy, Inc. — 415844357 — Weld County
Released To: The Greeley Tribune
On: November 4, 2013
Published: November 7, 2013
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A PROPOSED PROJECT
OR ACTIVITY WARRANTING PUBLIC COMMENT
Colorado Department
of Public Health
and Environment
Notice is hereby given that an application for a proposed project or activity has been submitted to the Colorado
Air Pollution Control Division for the following source of air pollution:
Applicant: Noble Energy, Inc.
Facility: 415844357
Wellhead
SESE Section 18 TI IN R60W
Weld County
The proposed project or activity is as follows: Noble is operating a wellhead facility in Weld County.
The Division has determined that this permitting action is subject to public comment per Colorado Regulation No.
3, Part B, Section III.C due to the following reason(s):
• permitted emissions exceed public notice threshold values in Regulation No. 3, Part B, Section III.C.I.a
(25 tpy in a non -attainment area and/or 50 tpy in an attainment area)
• the source is requesting a federally enforceable limit on the potential to emit in order to avoid other
requirements
The Division has made a preliminary determination of approval of the application.
A copy of the application, the Division's analysis, and a draft of Construction Permit 13 WE2218 have been filed
with the Weld County Clerk's office. A copy of the draft permit and the Division's analysis are available on the
Division's website at www.colorado.gov/cdphe/AirPublicNotices
The Division hereby solicits submission of public comment from any interested person conceming the ability of
the proposed project or activity to comply with the applicable standards and regulations of the Commission. The
Division will receive and consider written public comments for thirty calendar days after the date of this Notice.
Any such comment must be submitted in writing to the following addressee:
Peter Armington
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, APCD-SS-B 1
Denver, Colorado 80246-1530
cdphe.commentsapcd@state.co.us
STATE OF COLORADO
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION
TELEPHONE: (303) 692-3150
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
PERMIT NO:
13WE2218
Issuance 1
DATE ISSUED:
ISSUED TO: Noble Energy, Inc
THE SOURCE TO WHICH THIS PERMIT APPLIES IS DESCRIBED AND LOCATED AS FOLLOWS:
Oil and gas facility, known as 415844357, located in the SESE of Section 18, Township 11N,
Range 60W, in Weld County, Colorado.
THE SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT OR ACTIVITY SUBJECT TO THIS PERMIT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
Facility
Equipment ID
AIRS
Point
Description
Battery
#415844357
002
Five (5) 300 BBL fixed roof storage tanks used to store
condensate. Emissions from these tanks are controlled by an
enclosed flare.
FL -415844357
003
Separator controlled by a flare. Flare has a minimum
combustion efficiency of 95%. The flare is enclosed.
THIS PERMIT IS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COLORADO AIR
QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION AND THE COLORADO AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND
CONTROL ACT C.R.S. (25-7-101 et seq), TO THOSE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED
IN THIS DOCUMENT AND THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
REQUIREMENTS TO SELF -CERTIFY FOR FINAL AUTHORIZATION
1. YOU MUST notify the Air Pollution Control Division (the Division) no later than fifteen
days after issuance of this permit, by submitting a Notice of Startup form to the
Division. The Notice of Startup form may be downloaded online at
www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/downloadforms.html. Failure to notify the Division of startup of
the permitted source is a violation of Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) Regulation No.
3, Part B, Section III.G.1 and can result in the revocation of the permit.
2. Within one hundred and eighty days (180) after issuance of this permit, compliance with the
conditions contained in this permit shall be demonstrated to the Division. It is the owner or
operator's responsibility to self -certify compliance with the conditions. Failure to demonstrate
compliance within 180 days may result in revocation of the permit. (Reference: Regulation
No. 3, Part B, III.G.2).
3. This permit shall expire if the owner or operator of the source for which this permit was
issued: (i) does not commence construction/modification or operation of this source within 18
months after either, the date of issuance of this construction permit or the date on which
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such constru -ct w. -. d Ammer ''_.s set forth in the permit
application associated with this permit; (ii) discontinues construction for a period of eighteen
months or more; (iii) does not complete construction within a reasonable time of the
estimated completion date. The Division may grant extensions of the deadline per
Regulation No. 3, Part B, III.F.4.b. (Reference: Regulation No. 3, Part B, III.F.4.)
4. The operator shall retain the permit final authorization letter issued by the Division, after
completion of self -certification, with the most current construction permit. This construction
permit alone does not provide final authority for the operation of this source.
EMISSION LIMITATIONS AND RECORDS
5. Emissions of air pollutants shall not exceed the following limitations (as calculated in the
Division's preliminary analysis). (Reference: Regulation No. 3, Part B, Section II.A.4)
Annual Limits:
Facility
Equipment ID
AIRS
Point
Tons per Year
Emission Type
NO,
VOC
CO
Battery
#415844357
002
---
0.7
--
Point
FL -415844357
003
7.1
80.5
38.6
Point
See "Notes to Permit Holder" for information on emission factors and methods used to calculate limits.
Facility -wide emissions of each individual hazardous air pollutant shall be less than 8.0 tpy.
Facility -wide emissions of total hazardous air pollutants shall be less than 20.0 tpy.
Compliance with the annual limits shall be determined by recording the facility's annual
criteria pollutant emissions, (including all HAPs above the de-minimis reporting level) from
each emission unit, on a rolling twelve (12) month total. By the end of each month a new
twelve-month total shall be calculated based on the previous twelve months' data. The
permit holder shall calculate emissions each month and keep a compliance record on site or
at a local field office with site responsibility, for Division review. This rolling twelve-month
total shall apply to all permitted emission units, requiring an APEN, at this facility.
6. The emission points in the table below shall be operated and maintained with the control
equipment as listed in order to reduce emissions to less than or equal to the limits
established in this permit (Reference: Regulation No.3, Part B, Section II.E.)
Facility
Equipment ID
AIRS
Point
Control Device
Pollutants
Controlled
Battery
#415844357
002
Enclosed Flare
VOC
FL -415844357
003
Flare
VOC
PROCESS LIMITATIONS AND RECORDS
7. This source shall be limited to the following maximum processing rates as listed below.
Monthly records of the actual processing rates shall be maintained by the owner or operator
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and made av
Part B, II.A.4)
Process/Consumption Limits
Facility
Equipment ID
AIRS
Point
Process Parameter
Annual
Limit
attery#465844357
002
Condensate throughput
43,8 18
BBL/r
FL -415844357
003
Natural gas flaring
154.4
MMSCF/yr
Health and Environment
r Pollution Control Division
n req - (Reference: Regulation 3,
Compliance with the annual throughput limits shall be determined on a rolling twelve (12)
month total. By the end of each month a new twelve-month total is calculated based on the
previous twelve months' data. The permit holder shall calculate throughput each month and
keep a compliance record on site or at a local field office with site responsibility, for Division
review.
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
8. The permit number and AIRS ID point number (e.g. 123/4567/890) shall be marked on the
subject equipment for ease of identification. (Reference: Regulation Number 3, Part B, III.E.)
(State only enforceable)
9. Visible emissions shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) opacity during normal operation of
the source. During periods of startup, process modification, or adjustment of control
equipment visible emissions shall not exceed 30% opacity for more than six minutes in any
sixty consecutive minutes. Emission control devices subject to Regulation 7, Sections
XII.C.1.d or XVII.B.1.c shall have no visible emissions. (Reference: Regulation No. 1,
Section II.A.1. & 4.)
10. No owner or operator of a smokeless flare or other flare for the combustion of waste
gases shall allow or cause emissions into the atmosphere of any air pollutant which is in
excess of 30% opacity for a period or periods aggregating more than six minutes in any
sixty consecutive minutes. (Reference: Regulation No. 1, Section II.A.5.)
11. This source is subject to the odor requirements of Regulation No. 2. (State only enforceable)
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
12. Upon startup of these points, the owner or operator shall follow the most recent operating
and maintenance (O&M) plan and record keeping format approved by the Division, in order
to demonstrate compliance on an ongoing basis with the requirements of this permit.
Revisions to your O&M plan are subject to Division approval prior to implementation.
(Reference: Regulation No. 3, Part B, Section III.G.7.)
COMPLIANCE TESTING AND SAMPLING
Periodic Testing Requirements
13. Points 003: On an annual basis, the operator shall complete a site specific extended gas
analysis of the natural gas produced at this site that is routed to the flare in order to verify the
VOC content (weight fraction) of this emission stream used in the permit application. Results
of testing shall be used to determine site -specific emission factors using Division approved
methods.
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ADDITIONAL REQ
14. A revised Air Pollutant Emission Notice (APEN) shall be filed: (Reference: Regulation No. 3,
Part A, II.C)
a. Annually by April 30th whenever a significant increase in emissions occurs as follows:
For any criteria pollutant:
For sources emitting less than 100 tons per year, a change in actual emissions of
five (5) tons per year or more, above the level reported on the last APEN; or
For sources emitting 100 tons per year or more, a change in actual emissions of
five percent or 50 tons per year or more, whichever is less, above the level reported
on the last APEN submitted; or
For any non -criteria reportable pollutant:
If the emissions increase by 50% or five (5) tons per year, whichever is less, above
the level reported on the last APEN submitted to the Division.
b. Whenever there is a change in the owner or operator of any facility, process, or
activity; or
c. Whenever new control equipment is installed, or whenever a different type of control
equipment replaces an existing type of control equipment; or
d. Whenever a permit limitation must be modified; or
e. No later than 30 days before the existing APEN expires.
15. Federal regulatory program requirements (i.e. PSD, NANSR or Title V Operating Permit)
shall apply to this source at any such time that this source becomes major solely by virtue of
a relaxation in any permit condition. Any relaxation that increases the potential to emit
above the applicable Federal program threshold will require a full review of the source as
though construction had not yet commenced on the source. The source shall not exceed
the Federal program threshold until a permit is granted. (Regulation No. 3 Part D).
16. MACT Subpart HH - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Oil and
Natural Gas Production Facilities major stationary source requirements shall apply to this
stationary source at any such time that this stationary source becomes major solely by virtue
of a relaxation in any permit limitation and shall be subject to all appropriate applicable
requirements of Subpart HH. (Reference: Regulation No. 8, Part E)
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
17. This permit and any attachments must be retained and made available for inspection upon
request. The permit may be reissued to a new owner by the APCD as provided in AQCC
Regulation No. 3, Part B, Section II.B upon a request for transfer of ownership and the
submittal of a revised APEN and the required fee.
18. If this permit specifically states that final authorization has been granted, then the remainder
of this condition is not applicable. Otherwise, the issuance of this construction permit does
not provide "final" authority for this activity or operation of this source. Final authorization of
the permit must be secured from the APCD in writing in accordance with the provisions of
25-7-114.5(12)(a) C.R.S. and AQCC Regulation No. 3, Part B, Section III.G. Final
authorization cannot be granted until the operation or activity commences and has been
verified by the APCD as conforming in all respects with the conditions of the permit. Once
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self-certificati. `aTr"ioin vie _ ppro ,_ the Division, it will provide
written documentation of such final authorization. Details for obtaining final authorization
to operate are located in the Requirements to Self -Certify for Final Authorization
section of this permit.
19. This permit is issued in reliance upon the accuracy and completeness of information
supplied by the owner or operator and is conditioned upon conduct of the activity, or
construction, installation and operation of the source, in accordance with this information and
with representations made by the owner or operator or owner or operator's agents. It is valid
only for the equipment and operations or activity specifically identified on the permit.
20. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the general and specific conditions contained in this
permit have been determined by the APCD to be necessary to assure compliance with the
provisions of Section 25-7-114.5(7)(a), C.R.S.
21. Each and every condition of this permit is a material part hereof and is not severable. Any
challenge to or appeal of a condition hereof shall constitute a rejection of the entire permit
and upon such occurrence, this permit shall be deemed denied ab initio. This permit may be
revoked at any time prior to self -certification and final authorization by the Air Pollution
Control Division (APCD) on grounds set forth in the Colorado Air Quality Control Act and
regulations of the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC), including failure to meet any
express term or condition of the permit. If the Division denies a permit, conditions imposed
upon a permit are contested by the owner or operator, or the Division revokes a permit, the
owner or operator of a source may request a hearing before the AQCC for review of the
Division's action.
22. Section 25-7-114.7(2)(a), C.R.S. requires that all sources required to file an Air Pollution
Emission Notice (APEN) must pay an annual fee to cover the costs of inspections and
administration. If a source or activity is to be discontinued, the owner must notify the
Division in writing requesting a cancellation of the permit. Upon notification, annual fee
billing will terminate.
23. Violation of the terms of a permit or of the provisions of the Colorado Air Pollution Prevention
and Control Act or the regulations of the AQCC may result in administrative, civil or criminal
enforcement actions under Sections 25-7-115 (enforcement), -121 (injunctions), -122 (civil
penalties), -122.1 (criminal penalties), C.R.S.
By:
Peter Armington
Permit Engineer
Permit Histo
Issuance
Date
Description
Issuance 1
This Issuance
Issued to Noble Energy, Inc
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Notes to Permit Holder
1) The permit holder is required to pay fees for the processing time for this permit. An invoice for these fees
will be issued after the permit is issued. The permit holder shall pay the invoice within 30 days of receipt of
the invoice. Failure to pay the invoice will result in revocation of this permit (Reference: Regulation No. 3,
Part A, Section VI.B.)
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2) The production or raw material processing limits and emission limits contained in this permit are based on
the consumption rates requested in the permit application. These limits may be revised upon request of
the owner or operator providing there is no exceedance of any specific emission control regulation or any
ambient air quality standard. A revised air pollution emission notice (APEN) and complete application
form must be submitted with a request for a permit revision.
3) This source is subject to the Common Provisions Regulation Part II, Subpart E, Affirmative Defense
Provision for Excess Emissions During Malfunctions. The owner or operator shall notify the Division of any
malfunction condition which causes a violation of any emission limit or limits stated in this permit as soon
as possible, but no later than noon of the next working day, followed by written notice to the Division
addressing all of the criteria set forth in Part II.E.1 of the Common Provisions Regulation. See:
http://www. cd phe.state. co. us/requlations/airreqs/100102aqcccommonprovisionsreq .pdf.
4) The following emissions of non -criteria reportable air pollutants are estimated based upon the process
limits as indicated in this permit. This information is listed to inform the operator of the Division's analysis
of the specific compounds emitted if the source(s) operate at the permitted limitations.
AIRS
Point
Pollutant
CAS #
BIN
Uncontrolled
Emission Rate
(Ib/yr)
Are the
emissions
reportable?
Controlled
Emission
Rate (lb/yr)
002
Benzene
71432
A
197
Yes
10
Hexane
110543
C
1,095
Yes
55
003
Benzene
71432
A
13,134
Yes
657
Toluene
108883
C
5,530
Yes
277
Ethylbenzene
100414
C
1,086
Yes
54
Xylenes
1130207
C
1,185
Yes
59
n -Hexane
110543
C
21,626
Yes
1,081
5) The emission levels contained in this permit are based on the following emission factors:
Point 002:
CAS #
Pollutant
Emission Factors
Uncontrolled
lb/BBL Condensate
Throughput
Emission Factors
Controlled
Ib/BBL Condensate
Throughput
Source
VOC
0.62
0.031
WinSim & EPA Tanks
110543
n -Hexane
0.025
0.00125
WinSim & EPA Tanks
71432
Benzene
0.0045
0.000225
WinSim & EPA Tanks
Note: The controlled emissions factors for point 002 are based on the flare control efficiency of
95%.
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Point 003:
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CAS #
Pollutant
Weight
Fraction of
Gas (%)
Emission
Factors
Uncontrolled
Emission
Factors
Controlled
Source
NOx
0.068
lb/MMBtu
0.068
lb/MMBtu
AP -42
CO
0.37 lb/MMBtu
0.37
lb/MMBtu
AP -42
VOC
33
20,928
lb/mmscf
1046
lb/mmscf
Engineering
Calculation
71432
Benzene
0.133
85.1 lb/mmscf
4.25
lb/mmscf
Engineering
Calculation
108883
Toluene
0.056
35.8 lb/mmscf
1
lb/mmscf
Engineering
Calculation
llat
Ethylbenzene
0.011
7.04 lb/mmscf
0.352100414
lb/mmscf
Ib/mmscf
Engineering
allat
Calculation
1330207
Xylenes
0.012
7.67 lb/mmscf
0.384
lb/mmscf
Engineering
Calculation
110543
n -hexane
0.219
140.1
lb/mmscf
7.00
lb/mmscf
Engineering
Calculation
Note: The controlled emissions factors for point 003 are based on the flare control efficiency of
95%.
6) In accordance with C.R.S. 25-7-114.1, each Air Pollutant Emission Notice (APEN) associated with this
permit is valid for a term of five years from the date it was received by the Division. A revised APEN
shall be submitted no later than 30 days before the five-year term expires. Please refer to the most
recent annual fee invoice to determine the APEN expiration date for each emissions point associated
with this permit. For any questions regarding a specific expiration date call the Division at (303)-692-
3150.
7) This facility is classified as follows:
Applicable
Requirement
Status
Operating Permit
Synthetic Minor Source of: VOC, n -Hexane
PSD
Synthetic Minor Source of: VOC
MACT HH
Area Source Requirements: Not Applicable
8) Full text of the Title 40, Protection of Environment Electronic Code of Federal Regulations can be found at
the website listed below:
http:%'eeti..apoaccess.gov,'
Part 60: Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources
NSPS
60.1 -End
Subpart A — Subpart KKKK
NSPS
Part 60, Appendixes
Appendix A — Appendix I
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Part 63: National' "'-ion S r.`' . '°az. .. ''" Polluth for Source Categories
MACT
63.1-63.599
Subpart A — Subpart Z
MACT
63.600-63.1199
Subpart AA — Subpart DDD
MACT
63.1200-63.1439
Subpart EEE — Subpart PPP
MACT
63.1440-63.6175
Subpart QQQ — Subpart YYYY
MACT
63.6580-63.8830
Subpart ZZZZ — Subpart MMMMM
MACT
63.8980 -End
Subpart NNNNN — Subpart XXXXXX
9) An Oil and Gas Industry Construction Permit Self -Certification Form is included with this permit packet.
Please use this form to complete the self -certification requirements as specified in the permit conditions.
Further guidance on self -certification can be found on our website at:
www.colorado qov/cdphe/oilgaspermits
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Construction Permit Application
Preliminary Analysis Summary
Section 1 — Applicant Information
Company Name:
Noble Energy, Inc
Permit Number:
13WE2218
Source Location:
SESE Section 18 T11N R60W
Equipment Description:
Tank Battery
AIRS ID:
123/9B76/002
Date:
9/12/2013
Review Engineer:
Peter Armington
Control Engineer:
Section 2 — Action Completed
Grandfathered
Modification
APEN Required/Permit Exempt
X
Initial Approval
Transfer of Ownership
APEN Exempt/Permit Exempt
* If tank is a true minor source at a true minor facility, it may be granted "Final Approval" without first
being issued an Initial Approval permit
*Grandfathered exemption is for any tanks in service prior to December 30, 2002
Section 3 — Applicant Completeness Review
Was the correct APEN submitted for this source type?
X
Yes
No
Is the APEN signed with an original signature?
X
Yes
No
Was the APEN filled out completely?
X
Yes
No
Did the applicant submit all required paperwork?
X
Yes
No
Did the applicant provide ample information to determine emission rates?
X
Yes
No
If you answered "no" to any of the above, when did you mail an
Information Request letter to the source?
On what date was this application complete?
June 4, 2013
Section 4 — Source Description
AIRS Point
Equipment Description
002
Five (5) above ground 300 bbl atmospheric condensate storage tank
Is this a portable source?
Yes
X
No
Is this location in a non -attainment area for any criteria
pollutant?
X
Yes
No
If "yes", for what pollutant?
PKo
CO
X
Ozone
Is this location in an attainment maintenance area for
any criteria pollutant?
Yes
X
No
If "yes", for what pollutant?
(Note: These pollutants are subject to minor source
RACT per Regulation 3, Part B, Section III.D.2)
PKo
CO
Ozone
Is this source located in the 8 -hour ozone non -
attainment region? (Note: If "yes" the provisions of
Regulation 7, Sections XII and XVII.C may apply)
X
Yes
No
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Section 5 — Emission Estimate Information
AIRS Point
Emission Factor Source
002
Source may provide site -specific emission factors using gas sample and E&P
Tanks. Will need to calculate emission factors from E&P Tanks.
Did the applicant provide actual process data for the emission inventory?
Yes
X
No
Basis for Potential to Emit (PTE'
AIRS Point
Process Consumption/Throughput/Production
002
43,818 BBL per year
Basis for Actual Emissions Reported During this APEN Filing (Reported to inventory)
AIRS Point
Process Consumption/Throughput/Production
Data Year
002
NA
Basis for Permitted Emissions (Permit Limits)
AIRS Point
Process Consumption/ThroughpuUProduction
002
43,818 BBL per year
Does this source use a control device?
X
Yes
No
AIRS Point
Process
Control Device Description
% Reduction
Granted
002
01
Flare
95
Section 6 — Emission Summary
(tons per year)
Point
NO,
VOC
CO
Single HAP
Total HAP
PTE:
002
13.58
0.55 (Hexane)
0.65
Uncontrolled point
source emission rate:
002
13.58
0.55 (Hexane)
0.65
Controlled point
source emission rate:
002
0.68
0.0275 (Hexane)
0.0325
Total APEN Reported
emissions:
002
13.58
0.55 (Hexane)
0.65
Section 7 — Non -Criteria / Hazardous Air Pollutants
Pollutant
CAS #
BIN
Uncontrolled
Emission Rate
(Ib/yr)
Are the
emissions
reportable?
Controlled Emission
r) Rate (Ibl
Y
Benzene
71432
A
197.18
Yes
9.86
n -Hexane
110543
C
1095.45
Yes
54.77
Note: Regulation 3, Part A, Section II.B.3.b APEN emission reporting requirements for non -criteria air
pollutants are based on potential emissions without credit for reductions achieved by control
devices used by the operator.
Section 8 —Testing Requirements
Will testing be required to show compliance with any emission rate or regulatory
standard?
Yes
X
No
Section 9 — Source Classification
Is this a new previously un-permitted source?
X
Yes
No
What is this facility classification?
True
Minor
X
Synthetic
Minor
Major
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Classification relates to what programs?
X
Title V
X
PSD
NA NSR
MACT
Is this a modification to an existing permit?
Yes
X
No
If "yes" what kind of modification?
Minor
Synthetic
Minor
Major
Section 10 — Public Comment
Does this permit require public comment per CAQCC Regulation 3?
X
Yes
No
If "yes", for which pollutants? Why?
For Reg. 3, Part B, III.C.1.a (emissions increase > 25/50 tpy)?
X
Yes
No
For Reg. 3, Part B, III.C.1.c.ii (subject to MACT)?
Yes
X
No
For Reg. 3, Part B, III.C.1.d (synthetic minor emission limits)?
X
Yes
No
Section 11 — Modeling
Is modeling required to demonstrate compliance with National Ambient
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)?
Yes
X
No
AIRS Point
Section 12 — Regulatory Review
Regulation 1 - Particulate, Smoke, Carbon Monoxide and Sulfur Dioxide
002
Section II.A.1 - Except as provided in paragraphs 2 through 6 below, no owner or operator
of a source shall allow or cause the emission into the atmosphere of any air pollutant which
is in excess of 20% opacity. This standard is based on 24 consecutive opacity readings
taken at 15 -second intervals for six minutes. The approved reference test method for
visible emissions measurement is EPA Method 9 (40 CFR, Part 60, Appendix A (July,
1992)) in all subsections of Section II. A and B of this regulation.
Section Il.A.5 - Smokeless Flare or Flares for the Combustion of Waste Gases No owner
or operator of a smokeless flare or other flare for the combustion of waste gases shall
allow or cause emissions into the atmosphere of any air pollutant which is in excess of
30% opacity for a period or periods aggregating more than six minutes in any sixty
consecutive minutes.
Re• ulation 2 — Odor
002
Section I.A - No person, wherever located, shall cause or allow the emission of odorous air
contaminants from any single source such as to result in detectable odors which are
measured in excess of the following limits: For areas used predominantly for residential or
commercial purposes it is a violation if odors are detected after the odorous air has been
diluted with seven (7) or more volumes of odor free air.
Regulation 3 - APENs, Construction Permits, Operating Permits, PSD
002
Part A-APEN Requirements
Criteria Pollutants: For criteria pollutants, Air Pollutant Emission Notices are required for:
each individual emission point in an attainment area with uncontrolled actual emissions of
two tons per year or more of any individual criteria pollutant (pollutants are not summed) for
which the area is attainment.
(Applicant is required to file an APEN since emissions exceed 2 tons per year VOC)
002
Part B — Construction Permit Exemptions
Applicant is required to obtain a permit since uncontrolled VOC emissions from this
facility are greater than the 5.0 TPY threshold (Reg. 3, Part B, Section II.D.3.a)
Regulation 6 - New Source Performance Standards
002
NSPS Kb: for storage vessels greater than 19,800 gallons after 7/23/84.
Is this source greater than 19,800 gallons (471 bbl)? No
Is this source subject to NSPS Kb? No
Page 3
Regulation 7 — Volatile Organic Compounds
002
XII. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS FROM OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
(Applicant is not subject to the emission control requirements for condensate tanks
since it is located in an attainment area.)
XVII.C STATEWIDE CONTROLS FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS...
(Applicant is not currently subject to this since actual uncontrolled emissions are
less than 20 tpy of VOC.)
Regulation 8 — Hazardous Air Pollutants
002
MACT EEEE: Organic Liquids Distribution
Pick one:
This source is not subject to MACT EEEE because it is not located at a major
source of HAP.
002
MACT HH
Pick one:
• This source is not subject to MACT HH because it is not located at a major source
of HAP.
Section 13 — Aerometric Information Retrieval System Coding Information
Point
Process
Process
Description
Emission
Factor
Pollutant/
CAS #
Fugitive
(Y/N)
Emission Factor Source
Control
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14.5
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throughput
VOC
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95
0'107
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throughput
Benzene /
71432
No
E&P Tanks
95
0.595
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throughput
n -Hexane
/ 110543
No
E&P Tanks
95
SCC
40400311 — Fixed Roof Tank, Condensate, working+breathing+flashing losses
Section 14 —Miscellaneous Application Notes
AIRS Point
002
Condensate Storage Tanks
Page 4
Produced Natural Gas Venting/Flaring Preliminary Analysis
Division Information
Engineer:
Peter Armington
Control Engineer:
Review Date:
09/25/2013
Application Date:
09/25/2013
Facility Information
Permit No.
13WE2218
AIRs
County #
Facility #
123 Weld
Point #
9876
003
FL -415844357
Noble Energy, Inc
415844357
SESE Section 18 T11N R6OW
Facility Equipment ID
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
Attainment Status
PM10
Attainment
PM2.5
Attainment
SOx
Attainment
NOx
Attainment
VOC
Attainment
CO
Attainment
Potentially Located within EAC determine attainment status of NC
Company Name:
Source Name:
Source Location'
SIC:
1311
4600
Elevation (feet)
x
New Permit
(CP1)
Modification
(Issuance #)
APEN
Required/Permit
Exempt
Transfer of
Ownership
APEN
Exempt/Permit
Fxpmnt
Notes
Equipment Description
This source vents natural gas from:
a well head separator
Emissions from this source are:
routed to an enclosed flare
Natural gas venting from a well head separator. Emissions from this source are routed to an
enclosed flare.
Emission Calculation Method
EPA Emission Inventory Improvement Program Publication' Volume II, Chapter 10 - Displacement Equation (10.4-3)
Ex=Q• MW•Xx/C
Ex = emissions of pollutant x
Q = Volumetric flow rate/volume of gas processed
MW = Molecular weight of gas = SG of gas • MW of air
Xx = mass fraction of x in gas
C = molar volume of ideal gas (379 scf/lb-mol) at 60F and 1 atm
Throughput (O)
154 MMscf/yr 17625.6 scf/hr
13.11 MMscf/mo
MW
24.240 lb/Ib-mol 0.004 MMscf/d
mole °A
MW
lbx/Ibmol
mass fraction
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lb/hr
lb/yr
toy
Helium
4.0026
0.000
0.000
Helium
0.0
0
0.00
CO2
44.01
0.000
0.054
CO2
60.9
533748
266.87
N2
28.013
0.000
0.008
N2
8.8
77223
38.61
methane
16.041
0.000
0.454
methane
511.7
4482300
2241.15
ethane
30.063
0.000
0.157
ethane
177.0
1550388
775.19
propane
44.092
0.0000
0.164
propane
184.4
1615662
807.83
isobutane
58.118
0.0000
0.022
isobutane
25.3
221893
110.95
n -butane
b8118
0.0000
U.U14
n -butane
83.0
72b806
363.40
isopentane
72.114
0.0000
0.018
isopentane
20.1
176270
88.14
n -pentane
72.114
0.0000
0.023
n -pentane
26.1
228608
114.30
cyclopentane
70.13
0.0000
0.001
cyclopentane
1.4
12640
6.32
n -Hexane
86.18
0.0000
0.002
n -Hexane
2.5
21626
10.81
cyclohexane
84.16
0.0000
0.006
cyclohexane
6.5
56979
28.49
Other hexanes
86.18
0.0000
0.007
Other hexanes
7.9
69619
34.81
heptanes
100.21
0.0000
0.005
heptanes
5.9
51745
25.87
methylcyclohexane
98.19
0.0000
0.001
methylcyplohexane
0.9
7999
4.00
224-TMP
114.23
0.0000
0.000
224-TMP
0.0
0
0.00
Benzene
78.12
0.0000
0.001
Benzene
1.5
13134
6.57
Toluene
92.15
0.0000
0.001
Toluene
0.6
5530
2.77
Ethylbenzene
106.17
0.0000
0.000
Ethylbenzene
0.1
1086
0.54
Xylenes
106.17
0.0000
0.000
Xylenes
0.1
1185
0.59
Produced Natural Gas Venting/Flaring Preliminary Analysis Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
Gas Heating Value
Throughput
1350
208440
Btu/scf
MMBtu/yr
Combustion emission factor source: AP -42. Chapter 13.5
0.068
lb NOX/MMBtu
tpy NOX
0.37
lb CO/MMBtu
tpy CO
7.09
Emissions Summary
38.56
7.09
tpy NOX
Uncontrolled/PTE
38.56
tpy CO
1615.662
tpy VOC
Controlled
80.783
tpy VOC
Uncontrolled
Total (Ib/yr)
Bin
Scenario A
Reportable?
Controlled
Total (Ibtyr)
Benzene
13134
A
Yes
657
Toluene
5530
C
Yes
277
Ethylbenzene
1086
C
Yes
54
Xylenes
1185
C
Yes
59
n -hexane
21626
C
Yes
1081
224-TMP
0
C
No
0
Regulatory Applicability
AQCC Regulation 1
This source is subject to the opacity requirements for flares in Section II.A.5'No owner or operator
of a smokeless flare or other flare for the combustion of waste gases shall allow or cause
emissions into the atmosphere of any air pollutant which is in excess of 30% opacity.'
AQCC Regulation 2
Section I.A applies to all emission sources. "No person, wherever located, shall cause or allow the
emission of odorous air contaminants from any single source such as to result in detectable odors
which are measured in excess of the following limits: For areas used predominantly for residential
or commercial purposes it is a violation if odors are detected after the odorous air has been diluted
with seven (7) or more volumes of odor free air."
AQCC Regulation 3
Part A:
An APEN is required for this source because uncontrolled VOC emissions
exceed two tons per year in an attainment area.
Part B:
A permit is required for this source because uncontrolled VOC emissions from
this facility exceed five tons per year in an attainment area.
This source is not subject to Section III. D. 2 (Minor Source RACT) because it
is not located in a nonattainment area.
Is public comment
required?
Public Comment Required
Facility Status
This facility is a synthetic minor source of VOC for Title V applicability.
This facility is a synthetic minor source of VOC for PSD applicability.
Mr Pollutant Emission Notice (APEN) — and — Application for Construction Permit
OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION CONDENSATE STORAGE TANK BATTER
Current Status (Check all that apply)
AIRS ID #1: 123 - q
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16- Dal_
Reason
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for APEN Submittal (Check all that apply) 2iJ3
APEN update only?
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Previously grandfathered battery'
Synthetic minor facility
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Registration for coverage under general permit no. GPO' and
cancellation request for individual permit?:
•
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Located in the 8 -hr Ozone Control Areal
Registered under general permit no. GPO I
Permitted under individual permit:
0
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Application for or Modification of an individual permit
Administrative permit amendment?
Other:
For individual permit applications, check if you want?:
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A copy of the preliminary analysis conducted by the Division
To review a draft of the permit prior to issuance
Company Name?: Noble Energy, Inc OGCC Operator #: 100322
Mailing Address10: 1625 Broadway Suite 2200
tphillipsQ4nableenergyinc
City: Denver State: CO Zip: 80202 E-mail: .com
Contact Name: Taryn Phillips Phone: (303) 228-4362 Fax: (303)2284286
Tank Battery Name ': BATTERY #415844357 Number of tanks: 5
Location'' (QQ Sec. Twp. Range.): SESE SEC18 Tl IN R60W County: Weld Total tank capacity [bbl]: 1500
Calendar year for which "Actual" data applies13: 2013 Year(s) tank(s) were placed in service14: 2013
Control Description's: FLARE Control Efficiency16: 95%
Condensate Throughput'' [bbl/year] Requested'?: 43818 Maximum for PTE calculation19: 43,818
Actual2°: While Controls Operational2'
Other equipment at facility22:
Comments:
Estimated emissions at throughputs listed above.
O Check if the Division is to calculate emissions.
Emission Factor
Pollutant -24 [lb/bbl]
\OC [tons/year] 0.62 /
Use N/A for requested
Battery
PTE'S
13.58
throughput /emission
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Requested
Uncontrolled26
13.58
values unless
emission factors provided
Emissions'?
Controlled'-?
0.68
requesting an individual
to calculate
Actual Emissions'
Uncontrolled'?
permit
emissions23.
-3
Controlled"
NOx [tons/year]
CO [tons/year]
Benzene [lbs/year] 0.0045 /
197.18
197.18
9.86
h -Hexane [lbs/year] 0.025 ✓
1,095.45
1,095.45
54.77
Wells serviced by this tank or tank battery28
API #: 05-123-35887 Name: KAUFMAN PC GL20-68HN
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Newly Reported Well
API #: Name:
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Newly Reported Well
API #: Name:
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Newly Reported Well
API #: Name:
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Newly Reported Well
API #: Name
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Newly Reported Well
API #: Name:
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Newly Reported Well
API #: Name:
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Newly Reported Well
The signature below indicates
my knowledge and belief. If
in full compliance with each
],v)aY� Y/I
that I have knowledge of the facts herein set forth and that the same are true, accurate, and complete to the best of
this is a registration for coverage under general permit GP 1, I further certify that this source is and will be operated :-..
condition of general permit GM.
.e -gyp May 31, 2013
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Signature of Lally Authorized Per on (not a vendor or consultant) Date
T'aryn Phillips Environmental Engineer
ype or Print Name of Person Signing Above Official Title
ubmit this form, along with $152.90 for each Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
fling of up to 5 tank battery APENS. Include Air Pollution Control Division, APCD-SS-B 1
4250 General Permit fee for each new GP 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South 293019
egistration to: Denver, CO 80246-1530
For information call:
(303) 692-3150
FORM APCD-205
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Facility Equipment ID:
Section 01 — Administrative Information
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