EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - MARMOT 41- Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - MARMOT 41- is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 10.3 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 upstream natural gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Colorado's oil and gas operations are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. As a gas extraction site in the Raton Basin, this facility contributes to regional natural gas supply. The area's geology supports coalbed methane and conventional gas production. The facility's operational status and location in a rural setting influence its environmental and community impact profile.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing direct exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The region is subject to occasional drought and wildfire risks, which may affect operational safety and infrastructure integrity.