Evergreen Natural Resources - Graneros 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Graneros 1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 13.6 miles northwest of Cokedale, Colorado, in the United States. 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 the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in Las Animas County places it in a region with a history of coal and gas production. As a gas extraction site, Graneros 1 contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local industrial and residential demand. Its operational status and compliance with federal and state regulations ensure safe and efficient gas production. The facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains highlights the intersection of energy development and natural landscapes in southern Colorado.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through fugitive emissions and require careful water management in this water-scarce environment. Seismic risk in the area is low, but the region is prone to occasional wildfires, which could pose operational hazards.