EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - DOVER 21-1 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - DOVER 21-1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 12.6 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under 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 regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in the Raton Basin suggests it may be involved in coalbed methane or conventional gas production, typical for this region. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in southeastern Colorado. Its operational status supports local energy needs and the broader regional grid. The surrounding area is characterized by rural terrain and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with limited population density, which reduces certain operational risks.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, with low population density. The area is prone to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can affect infrastructure. Proximity to the Raton Basin may involve groundwater considerations typical of gas extraction. Regulatory oversight by COGCC addresses environmental protection measures.