EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BARR 13-11 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BARR 13-11 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 7.5 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas. The scale of operations is typical for the region, which has a high density of natural gas wells. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding gas into interstate pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces some risk factors, though seismic and climate hazards in Colorado (e.g., wildfires, freeze-thaw cycles) are considerations for infrastructure integrity.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low hills. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale about 7.5 miles away. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity and weather extremes, including heavy snow and rapid temperature changes, which can stress gas infrastructure. Local ecosystems include shortgrass prairie and wildlife habitats, though no specific protected areas are identified.