Overview
Evergreen Natural Resources - Denise 34- is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates in Las Animas County and is part of the country's extensive natural gas infrastructure.
Evergreen Natural Resources - Denise 34- is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.2 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. Colorado is a significant producer of natural gas, with operations often situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin and Raton Basin, where this facility is located. 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. Gas extraction in Colorado also adheres to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. As a gas extraction site, this facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport natural gas to processing plants and ultimately to end users. The operational status ensures ongoing contribution to the regional energy grid and local economy.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Las Animas County, characterized by semi-arid climate and grasslands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate population exposure. However, gas extraction operations involve potential risks such as fugitive emissions and groundwater impacts, which are managed under state and federal regulations. The region's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards like wildfires and drought can affect operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.2 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.196188 N, -104.857050 W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported for use in heating, electricity generation, and industrial applications.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active extraction and contribution to the natural gas supply.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) at the state level, and by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety at the federal level.
Environmental considerations include managing fugitive methane emissions, protecting groundwater through well casing integrity, and minimizing surface disturbance. Operators must comply with air quality permits and spill prevention plans.
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