Evergreen Natural Resources - Key Largo Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Key Largo is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 4 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas supply infrastructure in the United States. 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 pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on upstream gas production. The facility's location in southeastern Colorado places it in a region with moderate seismic activity and variable climate conditions. Its operational status and adherence to federal safety standards contribute to its role in meeting local and regional energy demands.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations involve potential hazards such as fugitive emissions and groundwater impacts. The area is subject to occasional seismic events and temperature extremes, which are considered in facility design and operational protocols.