EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BEM 32-19 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BEM 32-19 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 10.8 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It operates within the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility is subject to federal pipeline safety regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, though the mountainous terrain may present challenges for infrastructure maintenance. The facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and downstream industrial consumers. Its operational status indicates active extraction, and its regulatory compliance ensures adherence to safety and environmental standards typical of the US gas sector.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing direct exposure risks. However, the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and wildfire hazards, which could impact infrastructure integrity. The facility's operations are regulated under federal and state environmental laws to mitigate potential impacts on air quality and water resources.