Noble Energy - Erickson Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

Noble Energy - Erickson is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 6.3 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region, and is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 for natural gas extraction. As an operational site, it contributes to the regional gas supply chain, serving local and national energy markets. The facility operates under US federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. Colorado's regulatory framework, enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), governs drilling, production, and environmental compliance. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations, with capacities varying from small to large depending on well productivity. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-arid region, with proximity to the South Platte River watershed. Operations involve managing produced water and methane emissions, subject to state air quality and water protection rules. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs, while its location in a seismically stable area reduces certain operational risks.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal. Colorado's regulations require monitoring of methane emissions and groundwater protection, addressing potential impacts from gas extraction activities. The area has low seismic hazard, reducing risk of infrastructure damage.