Overview
EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - FISHHOOK 4 is an operational gas extraction facility located 8.8 miles south of Aguilar, Las Animas County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - FISHHOOK 4 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 8.8 miles south of Aguilar. The facility is operational and classified 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, specifically under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), ensuring environmental protection and public safety. As part of the Raton Basin, this facility contributes to regional natural gas supply. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though proximity to seismic zones and climate hazards like wildfires may be considered in operational planning.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences moderate seismic activity due to the Raton Basin's geological history. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure to urban populations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 8.8 miles south of Aguilar, with coordinates 37.271885 N, -104.688886 W.
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, with compliance to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
The rural location with low population density reduces risk to populated areas, but the region's seismic activity and wildfire risk are considered in operational planning.
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