Overview
Noble Energy - Schmier T4N-R65W-S19 L02 is a gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
Noble Energy - Schmier T4N-R65W-S19 L02 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce safety standards for gas extraction and pipeline transport, including well integrity and emissions controls. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its tight gas and oil formations, requiring hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. As an operational gas extraction site, the facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local industrial and residential demand. Its location in Weld County places it within a dense network of similar facilities, highlighting the area's significance in U.S. natural gas production. The facility's environmental context involves proximity to agricultural lands and the South Platte River, necessitating careful management of water resources and air emissions.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage potential impacts on local water resources, including the South Platte River, and air quality due to emissions from drilling and processing. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though low to moderate, which is a consideration for well integrity and pipeline safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SWNE SEC 19 T4N R65W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, which enforce safety and environmental standards.
Key concerns include water usage and contamination risks, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land use impacts on agricultural areas.
The basin hosts thousands of wells, with many facilities producing between 1-10 million cubic feet per day, supporting regional energy needs.
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