Stay Connected  Noble Energy calls Niobrara 'top-tier oil play'
Noble Energy Inc. plans to invest $1.7 billion in the Denver-
Julesburg basin, primarily in northern Colorado, during 2013,
and the company estimates its net reserves in Wattenberg and
Niobrara at 2.1 billion boe. That estimate included oil and
natural gas in the Greater Wattenberg along with oil in Northern
Colorado. Noble is emphasizing liquids development, and its DJ
basin holdings are driving the company's anticipated production
growth. "We have accelerated our development in the DJ basin,
which will receive the greatest portion of our capital program,"
Charles Davidson, Noble's chief executive, told reporters during
a news briefing following a presentation to analysts. "...  Why
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