Evergreen Natural Resources - Island 44- Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Island 44- is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.7 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain within the United States. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader network of infrastructure that supports domestic energy production. 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 govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction, reflecting its role in upstream gas production. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and wellhead compression. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid grasslands and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The region experiences moderate seismic risk and occasional drought conditions, which can influence operational practices. The facility's gas extraction activities contribute to local energy supply and economic activity, while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure to populated areas. However, gas extraction operations involve high-pressure equipment and potential methane emissions, requiring adherence to PHMSA safety standards. The area's moderate seismic activity and climate variability (drought, wildfires) pose additional operational considerations for infrastructure integrity.