EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - MARGERY 33 Gas Extraction Facility, Aguilar, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - MARGERY 33 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.4 miles southwest of Aguilar. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region, which is a major contributor to US domestic energy production. As a gas extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe operation of gas pipelines. The facility's location in a rural area of Colorado suggests it likely employs conventional extraction methods typical of the region, such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, to access natural gas reserves in the Raton Basin. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the state's energy portfolio. The environmental context includes proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River, which are ecologically significant areas, though no specific protected designations are confirmed.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to occasional drought conditions. Proximity to the Purgatoire River and the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Area suggests potential ecological sensitivity, though no specific protected-area designations are confirmed. Gas extraction activities in this region are regulated to mitigate impacts on water resources and air quality.