Evergreen Natural Resources - Montoya 42 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Montoya 42 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 17.2 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs natural gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to Colorado state regulations for oil and gas operations, including permitting and environmental compliance. The typical scale for such facilities in the region varies, but Montoya 42 is part of a network of wells contributing to regional gas supply. Environmentally, the facility's operations involve extraction from subsurface formations, which can have implications for groundwater and air quality. The area's semi-arid climate and proximity to the Spanish Peaks Wilderness may necessitate careful management of surface disturbances and emissions. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to downstream markets, supporting energy needs in the region.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas like Cokedale requires adherence to setback regulations and noise controls. The area's seismic risk is low, but the facility must manage potential groundwater contamination from drilling and hydraulic fracturing fluids.