Environmental

At Noble Energy, we recognize that our environment is fragile, precious and irreplaceable. We view applicable laws and regulations as just a starting point in our commitment to protect and improve our world.

Noble Energy has numerous initiatives in place to analyze, monitor and continuously improve our
environmental performance.

We are evaluating green technologies for well completions and drilling fluids, and we are an active participant in the Natural Gas STAR Program. This voluntary partnership encourages oil and natural gas companies to adopt technologies and practices that improve operational efficiency while reducing methane emissions.

In addition to enforcing stringent policies and adopting best practices for environmentally responsible operations, we have created forums dedicated to improving our performance. Made up of representatives from various areas of operations, the Noble Environmental Council meets quarterly to share experiences, issues and concerns and to advise management on fostering a culture of environmental excellence.

Our environmental commitment extends to the preservation of wildlife and natural areas. We are working to protect the Greater Sage Grouse in Wyoming by learning about their habitat, breeding habits and activities that have the potential to affect breeding success. Through the use of GPS/UHF transmitters attached to birds, we gathered information that we are utilizing to preserve habitat and protect the species during our development activities. In Ecuador, we are working to preserve and reforest the mangrove as described under "Community Involvement."