Evergreen Natural Resources - Maestro 12 Gas Extraction Facility, Aguilar, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Maestro 12 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 7.8 miles south of Aguilar. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. In the context of Colorado's gas industry, this facility represents a typical mid-scale extraction operation in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, the region's seismic activity and potential for climate-related events like wildfires are considerations for long-term operational safety. The facility's grid role contributes to local and regional energy supply.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density, which reduces potential exposure risks to nearby communities. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and is prone to wildfires, which are relevant environmental hazards for gas extraction operations. The facility's proximity to the Raton Basin's coalbed methane resources also involves considerations for groundwater protection and methane emissions management.