Overview
Evergreen Natural Resources - Lorencito is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Evergreen Natural Resources - Lorencito is a gas extraction facility located approximately 10 miles southwest of Cokedale in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the initial recovery of natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. These regulations govern the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas facilities to ensure safety and environmental protection. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Located in a rural area of Colorado, the facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its operational status suggests ongoing gas extraction activities, supporting regional energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, within the Raton Basin, a region with a history of coal and gas extraction. The local environment includes semi-arid grasslands and woodlands, with potential impacts from gas extraction activities such as air emissions, water use, and land disturbance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 10 miles southwest of Cokedale in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA, with coordinates 37.0864 N, -104.7914 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level environmental and safety rules enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The Raton Basin is a geological formation spanning Colorado and New Mexico, known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production, with a history of extraction since the late 19th century.
Potential impacts include air emissions from flaring and equipment, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance from well pads and pipelines. Regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these through permitting and monitoring.
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