Noble Energy - Dane Frico Rei L01 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

Noble Energy - Dane Frico Rei L01 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 6.8 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is part of the extensive gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling, well completion, and initial processing of natural gas. The specific capacity and pressure details are not disclosed, but typical operations in this region involve moderate to high-pressure systems. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the top oil and gas producing counties in the United States. Its location in a rural area southeast of Gilcrest reduces proximity to dense populations, though it is subject to Colorado's state-level regulations on methane emissions and water use. The environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and groundwater, managed through state and federal permits.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction activities can affect local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. The area is also prone to occasional seismic activity, though induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing is monitored. Proximity to agricultural land requires careful management of surface and groundwater to prevent contamination.