AMOCO PRODUCTION CO Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

AMOCO PRODUCTION CO is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 12.5 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction plant in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The plant's location in a rural area suggests it may serve as a gathering point for regional gas production. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the Rocky Mountain region, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale. The area is subject to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can impact infrastructure. Seismic hazard in this region is low, but the facility's gas extraction operations require adherence to well integrity and emission control standards to mitigate local environmental impacts.