Environmental Protection

Noble Energy provides environmental education for various personnel that includes hands-on training and may incorporate third-party trainers and computer-based training.

In addition to meeting all state and federal regulations to report hydrocarbon and produced water discharges, Noble Energy has a procedure to report and track spills and unintentional discharges that are below the requirements for reporting. We periodically review and update our storm water, spill prevention and countermeasure plans to ensure compliance and the best possible performance.

The waste management plans that Noble Energy has developed for our North American operations and many of our international locations are based on a strategy of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We seek ways to reduce the amount of waste generated by our operations and strive to reuse materials when feasible. We have various recycling programs in place, and we encourage our employees to participate.

Recognizing the potential environmental risks associated with our exploration and production activities, Noble Energy has developed both an internal and external environmental audit program.