Overview
NOBLE ENERGY - GITTLEIN MARIE T3N-R64W-S is an operational oil extraction facility located near Kersey, Colorado, USA. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key region for domestic crude production.
NOBLE ENERGY - GITTLEIN MARIE T3N-R64W-S is an oil extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9 miles south of Kersey. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Denver-Julesburg Basin. This basin is known for its tight oil formations, primarily the Niobrara and Codell formations, and has been a significant area for horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions control and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211112, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction, suggesting a multi-product operation typical of the region. Environmental considerations for this facility include potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with agricultural activity underscores the importance of responsible water use and spill prevention. Overall, the facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand while navigating the environmental challenges of oil extraction in the Rocky Mountain region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, within the semi-arid High Plains region. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal, as well as air emissions of VOCs and methane. The area also supports agriculture, making water resource management critical. The facility must comply with Colorado's stringent oil and gas regulations, including setbacks from buildings and water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 9 miles south of Kersey, at SWSE SEC 4 T3N R64W, with coordinates 40.247549 N, -104.555722 W.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques.
The facility is owned by Noble Energy, a major independent oil and gas company with extensive operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Facilities must comply with the U.S. EPA Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules covering well construction, hydraulic fracturing, water management, and emissions control.
Risks include groundwater contamination from fracturing fluids and produced water, air emissions of VOCs and methane, induced seismicity from wastewater injection, and surface spills. Regulatory oversight aims to mitigate these risks.
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