EVERGREEN NAT RES - FROG 13-12 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NAT RES - FROG 13-12 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.5 miles southwest 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 natural 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 transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a region with historical coalbed methane production, suggests typical extraction methods and infrastructure for the area. As a gas extraction site, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting natural gas demand in the broader Rocky Mountain region. The facility's environmental context includes proximity to rural communities and potential considerations for air quality and water management, common in gas extraction operations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density rural development. Proximity to populated areas like Cokedale necessitates careful management of emissions and noise. The area's seismic risk is low, but the facility must adhere to state regulations for groundwater protection and methane leakage monitoring, typical for gas extraction operations in the region.