Overview
Noble - Furrow State USX AB16-62-1HNL + is a gas extraction facility located near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.
Noble - Furrow State USX AB16-62-1HNL + is a gas extraction facility located approximately 9 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region that has seen significant development in recent years. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the United States' natural gas supply, supporting both domestic energy needs and export markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and adheres to federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering lines. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction, suggesting a multi-product output. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid agricultural area with proximity to the South Platte River watershed. Gas extraction activities in Weld County have raised considerations regarding air quality, water usage, and land disturbance. The facility's role in the local energy infrastructure supports regional energy security and economic activity, while operating within Colorado's evolving regulatory framework for methane emissions and well integrity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to Colorado's stringent methane emission rules and groundwater protection requirements. The proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of water resources and potential impacts from hydraulic fracturing. Local seismic activity is low, but the region experiences occasional drought and wildfire risks, which can affect operational safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 9 miles east of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from tight formations using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering lines.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts thousands of wells, with production ranging from small to large scale. This facility is part of a dense network of extraction sites in Weld County.
Key considerations include methane emissions, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, groundwater protection, and land disturbance. Colorado has implemented some of the strictest methane rules in the U.S. to mitigate these impacts.
Other Gas Extraction plants in United States · 6 nearby