Evergreen Natural Resources - Montoya 24 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Montoya 24 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure. As a gas extraction plant, the facility is involved in the production of natural gas from wells in the region. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both gas and natural gas liquids extraction. The facility's location in Colorado places it within a region with a significant history of oil and gas development, subject to state and federal regulatory oversight. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a rural area of southern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Spanish Peaks. The facility's operations are subject to air quality and water management regulations typical for gas extraction sites in the region. Its role in the local energy supply chain contributes to the broader gas infrastructure network serving the western United States.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, with low population density. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to occasional wildfires. Gas extraction operations here must comply with state and federal environmental regulations, including those addressing air emissions, water usage, and well integrity. The facility's proximity to natural habitats requires careful management of surface disturbances and potential impacts on local wildlife.