Evergreen Natural Resources - Mountain G Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Mountain G is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 6.9 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility operates within the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and natural gas producing region. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it plays a role in meeting domestic energy demands. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and gas processing to prepare the resource for transmission. Located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, the facility's environmental context includes proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction activities are managed to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and water resources. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the local economy and energy grid.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities are subject to state and federal regulations to protect air and water quality. The area's seismic risk is low, but the facility's proximity to the Purgatoire River requires careful management of potential surface water impacts. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which are mitigated through operational protocols.