Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

NOBLE ENERGY - HARSH T6N-R65W-S1 L01 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

EATON 3.7 MI. E OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

NOBLE ENERGY - HARSH T6N-R65W-S1 L01 is a gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado, USA. It operates in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.

NOBLE ENERGY - HARSH T6N-R65W-S1 L01 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 3.7 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both raw gas production and processing of natural gas liquids. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Colorado has stringent regulations for gas extraction, including rules on methane emissions, well integrity, and water management. The facility likely employs conventional drilling and extraction techniques typical of the region, with a focus on horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. As part of the extensive gas infrastructure in Weld County, this facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports downstream processing and distribution. The region's gas production feeds into interstate pipelines serving markets across the United States. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting energy demands while adhering to state and federal environmental standards.

Environmental context

The facility is located in an agricultural and semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The area is also prone to occasional drought and wildfire risks, which may affect operations. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential well incidents.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located approximately 3.7 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

It is a gas extraction facility involved in natural gas and natural gas liquid production, classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations from the EPA and state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including rules on emissions, well integrity, and water management.

Weld County is a key area in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States, with extensive infrastructure for extraction and processing.

The facility produces natural gas and natural gas liquids that feed into interstate pipelines, supplying energy to markets across the United States.

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