EP ENERGY E&P COMPANY, L.P. - VPR C3 CS Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EP ENERGY E&P COMPANY, L.P. - VPR C3 CS is a gas extraction facility located in Cokedale, Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane production. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy infrastructure in southeastern Colorado. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. The NAICS code 211111 indicates crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, reflecting the site's role in upstream gas production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellheads, gathering lines, and separation equipment. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed. The area is characterized by semi-arid grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The facility's operational status and location in a rural county with low population density reduce some risk factors, though seismic activity in the region is generally low.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, near the Purgatoire River watershed. The area supports grassland and piñon-juniper ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas is low, with Cokedale being a small town. Seismic hazard in the region is minimal, but the facility's gas extraction operations involve handling flammable materials, requiring adherence to safety protocols.