NOBLE ENERGY - HOEW USX #11716800 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

NOBLE ENERGY - HOEW USX #11716800 is a gas extraction facility situated in Eaton, Colorado, approximately 6.9 miles east of the town center. The facility is located in Weld County, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. The plant is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and follows 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. Additionally, Colorado's state regulations, including those from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), govern drilling and extraction activities. The plant's operational status is active, and it contributes to the region's natural gas supply chain. As a gas extraction facility in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, it plays a role in meeting regional energy demands. The facility's location in a rural area of Weld County reduces proximity to dense populations, but it operates in a seismically stable region. Its environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, 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 emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The area is not prone to significant seismic activity, reducing earthquake-related risks. Proximity to agricultural land requires careful management of surface disturbances and potential groundwater impacts.