NOBLE ENERGY - BAY L02 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado | United States Gas Infrastructure

NOBLE ENERGY - BAY L02 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 4.3 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the United States. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas extraction and oil and gas field machinery manufacturing. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. The facility is operational and contributes to the local energy supply chain. Environmental considerations for gas extraction in Weld County include proximity to agricultural lands and residential areas. Operators must comply with Colorado's stringent methane emission regulations and federal air quality standards. The facility's location in a seismically stable area reduces certain geological risks, but groundwater protection and air emissions remain key operational focuses.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with extensive agricultural activity and growing residential development. Gas extraction operations must manage potential impacts on air quality, including methane and volatile organic compound emissions, as well as groundwater protection. Colorado's regulatory framework requires regular monitoring and reporting to mitigate these environmental risks.