EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - LAURA 41-1 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - LAURA 41-1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 6.1 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 the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The plant's location in a rural area of Las Animas County suggests it is part of the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. This facility contributes to the local gas supply infrastructure, supporting energy needs in southeastern Colorado. Its operational status and regulatory compliance ensure it meets safety and environmental standards. The plant's role in the broader gas network helps maintain reliable energy delivery to communities and industries in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, near the Raton Basin. This region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with potential for drought and wildfire. Gas extraction operations must manage risks related to groundwater protection, air emissions, and surface disturbance. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure risks, but seismic activity in the region is generally low. Regulatory oversight from PHMSA and COGCC addresses these environmental factors.