Evergreen Natural Resources - Celtic 44- Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Celtic 44- is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 14 miles west of Cokedale. The plant operates within the United States' extensive natural gas infrastructure, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. As a gas extraction plant, it typically involves drilling, well completion, and initial processing of raw natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. Located in the Raton Basin, a region with a history of coalbed methane and conventional gas production, this facility supports local energy supply and economic activity. Its operational status underscores its contribution to the broader gas infrastructure network serving Colorado and surrounding states.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, where gas extraction operations must manage water usage and potential impacts on local air quality. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region are relevant risk factors. The plant operates under state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental footprint, including emissions controls and water management practices.