EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - JOE 11-29 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - JOE 11-29 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 4.2 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls 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 U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply, focusing on well construction, emissions, and water protection. The facility's location in a rural area of southern Colorado suggests typical gas extraction operations with moderate scale. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate risk, but the facility must comply with state and federal emissions standards. Its role in the regional gas supply chain supports local energy needs and economic activity.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, where gas extraction activities can affect air quality through methane emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The area's low population density reduces direct exposure risks, but compliance with Colorado's stringent air and water regulations is critical to mitigate environmental impacts.