Noble Energy Platteville Yard - Oil Extraction Facility in Platteville, Colorado

Noble Energy Platteville Yard is an oil extraction facility located at 12747 County Road 38 in Platteville, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production activities within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Colorado is subject to state and federal regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and water management. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction. As part of the oil extraction sector, the Platteville Yard plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The facility's location in Weld County places it in a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure, supporting both local and national energy needs. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the area's economic activity.

The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Local environmental considerations include air quality impacts from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of potential spills and groundwater protection.