Overview
Evergreen Natural Resources - Crossword is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, United States. It operates in Las Animas County under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Evergreen Natural Resources - Crossword is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 16.2 miles northwest of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region, operating under NAICS classifications for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130). 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 gas pipelines. In Colorado, state-specific regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water protection. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on reservoir characteristics. Located in the Raton Basin, the facility plays a role in regional energy production. The area's semi-arid climate and rural setting reduce population density risks, though proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains may influence local environmental considerations. The facility's operational status supports downstream gas processing and distribution networks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The Raton Basin's geology includes coalbed methane and conventional gas formations. The rural setting minimizes population exposure, but seismic activity in the region is low to moderate.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 16.2 miles northwest of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County, with coordinates 37.240620, -104.895103.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, which enforce safety standards under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The Raton Basin contains coalbed methane and conventional gas reservoirs, requiring specific extraction techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and dewatering to access gas.
Facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, with capacities often between 1 and 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the reservoir.
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