Overview
Noble Energy - Wells Ranch USX AE L04 is an operational oil extraction facility located near Kersey, Colorado. It operates in Weld County, a key region for oil and gas production in the United States.
Noble Energy - Wells Ranch USX AE L04 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 9.4 miles east of Kersey, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility's NAICS codes (211112, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction. 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 likely employs conventional drilling and extraction technologies typical for the region. As part of the larger Wells Ranch development, this facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand. Its location in Weld County places it within a major oil-producing area, contributing to local economic activity and infrastructure. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in the regional energy supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid environment of northeastern Colorado, where water resources are a key concern. Oil extraction activities can impact local water quality through potential spills or groundwater contamination. The region's agricultural land use also necessitates careful management of emissions and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and EPA aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 9.4 miles east of Kersey, Colorado, in Weld County, with coordinates 40.443194 N, -104.365836 W.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
Oil extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under laws such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Potential risks include groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land disturbance. Regulatory measures aim to minimize these impacts.
The facility supports local employment, tax revenue, and energy production, contributing to the economic activity in Weld County, a major oil-producing region.
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