EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BOWSER 34- Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BOWSER 34- is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.7 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, with NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for natural gas pipelines. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas. As a gas extraction site, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain, supporting natural gas production in the Raton Basin. The operational status indicates active extraction, and the facility's role is significant for local energy infrastructure and economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density rural development. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though generally low in magnitude. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact operations. Regulatory oversight from PHMSA and COGCC addresses pipeline safety and environmental protection.