# NOBLE ENERGY, INC. RBU — Notice of Probable Violation - **operation:** document - **citation:** CPF 52024006NOPV - **title:** NOBLE ENERGY, INC. RBU — Notice of Probable Violation - **source type:** enforcement - **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - **status:** historical - **official:** true - **published on:** 2024-07-24 - **effective on:** Not available - **summary:** CLOSED notice of probable violation citing 195.402(c)(13), 195.420(a), 195.420(b). - **machine formats:** - **json:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-52024006nopv.json - **markdown:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-52024006nopv.md - **app url:** https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-enforcement-52024006nopv - **source url:** https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-data/case/52024006NOPV **body:** Notice of Probable Violation involving NOBLE ENERGY, INC. RBU. PHMSA's enforcement data identifies the cited regulations as 195.402(c)(13), 195.420(a), 195.420(b). The case was opened on 2024-07-24 and is reported as closed as of 2025-07-22. Proposed civil penalty: $21,200. Assessed civil penalty: $21,200. Open the official case record for notices, responses, orders, and the latest status. Official case documents: 52024006NOPV_Final Order_07222025_(24-299246).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_Final%20Order_07222025_(24-299246).pdf 52024006NOPV_Final Order_07222025_(24-299246)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_Final%20Order_07222025_(24-299246)_text.pdf 52024006NOPV_Operator Response to Notice (AMENDED)_01232025_(24-299246).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice%20(AMENDED)_01232025_(24-299246).pdf 52024006NOPV_Operator Response to Notice_08142024_(24-299246).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_Operator%20Response%20to%20Notice_08142024_(24-299246).pdf 52024006NOPV_PCP (Amended)_12312024_(24-299246).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_PCP%20(Amended)_12312024_(24-299246).pdf 52024006NOPV_PCP (Amended)_12312024_(24-299246)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_PCP%20(Amended)_12312024_(24-299246)_text.pdf 52024006NOPV_PCP_07242024_(24-299246).pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_PCP_07242024_(24-299246).pdf 52024006NOPV_PCP_07242024_(24-299246)_text.pdf: https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/enforcement-documents/52024006NOPV/52024006NOPV_PCP_07242024_(24-299246)_text.pdf 52024006NOPV_Final Order_07222025_(24-299246)_text.pdf July 22, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO: MKWirth@chevron.com Mr. Michael Wirth Chief Executive Officer Noble Energy, Inc. RBU 2115 117th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Re: CPF No. 5-2024-006-NOPV Dear Mr. Wirth: Enclosed please find the Final Order issued in the above-referenced case. It makes a finding of violation and finds that the civil penalty amount of $21,200 has been paid in full. This case is now closed. Service of the Final Order by e-mail is effective upon the date of transmission and acknowledgement of receipt as provided under 49 CFR § 190.5. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Linda Daugherty Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Enclosure (Final Order) cc: Dustin Hubbard, Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety, PHMSA Marcelly Quirino, PSR&I Assurance Advisor, Chevron Corporation, marcelly.quirino@chevron.com Tim Shannon, General Manager of Operations, Chevron Corporation, tim.shannon@chevron.com CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT REQUESTED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590 ____________________________________ In the Matter of ) Noble Energy Inc. RBU, ) CPF No. 5-2024-006-NOPV a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) ____________________________________) FINAL ORDER On July 24, 2024, pursuant to 49 CFR § 190.207, the Director, Western Region, Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), issued a Notice of Probable Violation to Noble Energy Inc. RBU (Respondent). An Amended Notice of Probable Violation (Amended Notice) was issued on December 31, 2024. The Amended Notice proposed finding that Respondent had violated the pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Part 195 and proposed a civil penalty of $21,200. Respondent did not contest the allegation of violation and paid the proposed civil penalty on February 21, 2025. In accordance with section 190.208(a)(1), such payment authorizes the entry of this final order. Based upon a review of all of the evidence, pursuant to section 190.213, I find Respondent violated the pipeline safety regulation listed below, as more fully described in the enclosed Amended Notice, which is incorporated by reference: 49 CFR § 195.420(b) (Item 3) ─ Respondent failed to inspect each valve to determine if it is functioning properly at least twice each calendar year, but at intervals not exceeding 7 ½ months. This finding of violation will be considered a prior offense in any subsequent enforcement action taken against Respondent. In accordance with 49 CFR § 190.223, Respondent is assessed the proposed civil penalty amount of $21,200, which Respondent has already paid in full. Warning Items With respect to Items 1 and 2, the Amended Notice alleged probable violations of 49 CFR §§ 195.402(c)(13) and 195.402(a), respectively, but did not propose a civil penalty or compliance order for these items. Therefore, these are considered to be warning items. If OPS finds a violation of any of these items in a subsequent inspection, Respondent may be subject to future enforcement action. The terms and conditions of this order are effective upon service in accordance with 49 CFR § 190.5. ___________________________________ _________________________ Linda Daugherty Date Issued Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety - **truncated:** false - **body characters:** 5271