Evergreen Natural Resources - Montoya 41 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Montoya 41 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 17.6 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. Its NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use vertical or horizontal wells with hydraulic fracturing to access gas-bearing formations. The scale of production is likely small to medium, consistent with the Raton Basin's output. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its location in a rural area reduces population density risks, though proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains may involve environmental considerations such as water usage and land disturbance. The facility's role in the regional gas infrastructure supports downstream energy markets.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate human exposure risks. However, gas extraction in the Raton Basin involves water-intensive operations and potential impacts on local groundwater. The area's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk. Regulatory oversight by COGCC and EPA ensures mitigation of environmental impacts.