Noble Energy Inc. Sandau Bartles L01 - Gas Extraction Facility in Gilcrest Area, Colorado

Noble Energy Inc. Sandau Bartles L01 is a gas extraction facility located in the Gilcrest Area of Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific area for oil and gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling and well operations typical of the sector, with NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural and residential areas in Weld County. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations regarding emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Its role in the local energy supply chain supports regional energy needs and economic activity.

The facility is located in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use, which may raise considerations regarding air quality, water resources, and noise. Colorado's regulatory environment includes strict methane emission rules and groundwater protection requirements. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as drought and wildfires, which can impact operations.