Overview
Noble Energy - Letterly T7N-R64W-S23 L01 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9.1 miles east of Eaton. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production.
Noble Energy - Letterly T7N-R64W-S23 L01 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 9.1 miles east of Eaton. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental and safety standards. The facility's primary function is the extraction of natural gas from underground reservoirs. Typical gas extraction operations in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a comprehensive gas extraction operation. Operationally, the facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demand, supplying natural gas to local markets and interstate pipelines. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural land and rural communities, requiring careful management of emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The facility's location in Weld County, a hub for energy development, underscores its significance in the broader U.S. gas infrastructure network.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Gas extraction operations in this region can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources are a key concern due to the use of hydraulic fracturing, which requires large volumes of water and generates produced water. The proximity to rural communities necessitates noise and traffic management. Regulatory frameworks such as Colorado's air quality and water protection rules aim to mitigate these environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9.1 miles east of Eaton, at the NWNW Section 23, Township 7 North, Range 64 West.
The facility is classified under NAICS codes for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas extraction, indicating it extracts natural gas and associated liquids from underground reservoirs.
The facility is owned by Noble Energy, a major energy company with operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Key regulations include air quality permits, water protection rules, and well construction standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
The facility is located in an agricultural area with semi-arid climate. Environmental considerations include air emissions management, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance. Compliance with state and federal regulations helps mitigate these impacts.
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