Overview
Noble Energy - Brown T4N-R66W-S24 L04 is a gas extraction facility located near Gilcrest, Colorado, USA. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
Noble Energy - Brown T4N-R66W-S24 L04 is a gas extraction facility located near Gilcrest, Colorado, approximately 2.6 miles east of the town. The facility is situated in Weld County, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas processing and extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. The facility likely employs conventional drilling and completion techniques common in the basin. Operationally, the facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and downstream markets. Its location in an agricultural and rural area requires adherence to environmental regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The facility's proximity to the South Platte River watershed underscores the importance of groundwater protection measures.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural region of Weld County, Colorado, near the South Platte River. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions with periodic drought, making water management critical for both operations and local ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest necessitates careful monitoring of air emissions and noise. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, requiring adherence to well integrity standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 2.6 miles east of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility, involved in the production and processing of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
The facility operates under the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) regulations and federal PHMSA pipeline safety standards, as well as EPA air quality and water protection rules.
Weld County is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States, with extensive natural gas infrastructure.
The facility is subject to environmental regulations to minimize impacts on air quality, water resources, and local ecosystems, particularly given its proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River.
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