EVERGREEN NAT. RES. - BUGGY WHIP 22-33 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NAT. RES. - BUGGY WHIP 22-33 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 15.9 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both upstream gas production and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, where gas extraction is governed by state and federal agencies. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production, while the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces environmental standards. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing region, suggests typical extraction methods such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, common in the area. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed may influence local ecological considerations. Gas extraction in this region often involves managing water resources, methane emissions, and land disturbance. The facility's operational status and location in a sparsely populated area reduce some risks, but ongoing regulatory compliance and community engagement remain important for its long-term operation.

The facility is located in the Raton Basin, a region with a history of coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with variable precipitation, which can impact water availability for extraction processes. Proximity to the Purgatoire River and Spanish Peaks may necessitate careful management of surface water and wildlife habitats. Seismic activity in the region is low, but induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing has been a concern in some basins, requiring monitoring and mitigation measures.