Evergreen Natural Resources - Hanginston Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Hanginston is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.2 miles northwest of Cokedale. 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 United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and distribution. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforces rules on well construction, water management, and emissions. The facility's location in a rural area suggests typical scale for a gas extraction site in the region. As a gas extraction facility, Evergreen Natural Resources - Hanginston contributes to the regional energy supply, feeding into local gathering systems and potentially interstate pipelines. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks. The facility's environmental context includes proximity to populated areas and potential seismic or climate hazard exposure, which are managed through regulatory compliance.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, which is characterized by semi-arid climate and low population density. Proximity to populated areas and potential seismic activity in the region are relevant environmental factors. Regulatory frameworks such as PHMSA and COGCC address these through pipeline safety standards and well construction requirements.