EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BOZO 41-22 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - BOZO 41-22 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 11.5 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), indicating its role in upstream gas production. 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 for pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a mid-sized extraction operation in the region, contributing to the local gas supply chain. Located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, the facility plays a role in regional energy infrastructure. Its operational status ensures continued gas supply to downstream processing and distribution networks. The environmental context includes semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Spanish Peaks, with typical considerations for water management and air emissions in gas extraction operations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Gas extraction operations in this area require careful management of water resources and air emissions. The site's location away from dense population centers reduces immediate community exposure, but seismic activity in the region is low, and climate hazards include occasional wildfires and drought.