Noble Energy - Kropp Ruzicano Silverman Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest Area, Colorado

Noble Energy - Kropp Ruzicano Silverman is a gas extraction facility located in the Gilcrest area of Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas supply chain. Colorado is a significant producer of natural gas in the United States, with extensive pipeline infrastructure and regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the U.S. regulatory framework, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its oil and gas production, with typical extraction operations involving horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction. Environmental considerations for gas extraction in this area include proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality and water management requirements. Its role in the local energy grid supports residential and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and energy development. Gas extraction operations in this region can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water usage and disposal from hydraulic fracturing are also key environmental concerns, managed under Colorado's strict oil and gas regulations. The proximity to the South Platte River watershed requires careful water management to protect aquatic ecosystems.