Evergreen Natural Resources - Cottontail Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Cottontail is a gas extraction facility located approximately 13.3 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and situated in the Raton Basin, a known area for coalbed methane and natural gas production. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the regional energy supply chain, supporting local and national natural gas markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. Given its location in Colorado, state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also apply, ensuring environmental protection and operational standards. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) classify it as crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, contributing to the energy grid and local economy. Its role in the Raton Basin highlights the importance of natural gas as a transitional energy source in the United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Gas extraction in this area can affect local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds, as well as water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The region's seismic activity is low, but the facility's proximity to rural communities necessitates adherence to state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate potential impacts.