EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - IDA 42-20 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - IDA 42-20 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 3.7 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas area, positions it within a significant energy-producing zone. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves drilling, well completion, and initial gas processing before transmission. The NAICS codes indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130), suggesting a focus on both gas and associated liquids. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrublands. Proximity to populated areas like Cokedale and Trinidad requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The area's seismic risk is low, but the facility's operational status implies ongoing production activities that contribute to local energy supply and economic activity.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, with grasslands and scrublands dominating the landscape. Proximity to the communities of Cokedale and Trinidad necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The area experiences low seismic activity, but the extraction process may involve hydraulic fracturing, which requires groundwater protection measures. Local wildlife includes pronghorn and various bird species, making habitat conservation a consideration.