Evergreen Natural Resources - Los Chiflo Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Los Chiflo is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 2.9 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure. The facility operates within the broader context of Colorado's natural gas industry, which is characterized by extensive pipeline networks and extraction operations in the Rocky Mountain region. While specific technical specifications such as capacity are not detailed, the facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. As part of the regional gas infrastructure, this facility contributes to the energy supply chain serving local communities and downstream markets. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of extraction operations away from dense population centers, though proximity to populated areas remains a consideration for operational safety and environmental management.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on air quality and water resources are key environmental considerations for gas extraction operations. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, which is a factor in pipeline and facility design under PHMSA regulations.