Noble Energy - Kawata L02 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest Area, Colorado

Noble Energy - Kawata L02 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Gilcrest Area of Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major gas-producing region. 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 likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines typical of upstream operations in the region. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized extraction facilities in the basin. The environmental context involves proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed. Gas extraction in this region is subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations. The facility's role contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks.

The facility is located in an agricultural area near the South Platte River, which is a key water resource for irrigation and municipal use. Gas extraction activities in Weld County are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and seismic hazards are low. Proximity to populated areas requires careful management of operational risks.