Evergreen Natural Resources - Culver 14- Gas Extraction Facility, Aguilar, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Culver 14- is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9.9 miles southwest of Aguilar. The facility is operational and falls under the 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 United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for the region, which is part of the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. As a gas extraction site, the facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces some risk factors, though operations must manage environmental impacts such as water usage and methane emissions in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town over 9 miles away. The area is subject to moderate seismic hazard and occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for extraction operations. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC addresses methane leakage and groundwater protection.