Overview
Evergreen Natural Resources - North Fork is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas infrastructure.
Evergreen Natural Resources - North Fork is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.6 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States' extensive natural gas production network, contributing to the country's energy supply. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, focusing on the recovery of natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and associated liquid extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access gas reserves in formations such as the Niobrara and Codell. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and require careful water management. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing production, contributing to regional energy infrastructure and local economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado with low population density, which reduces potential exposure to nearby communities. Gas extraction operations in this area may involve hydraulic fracturing, which requires significant water resources and can affect local water quality. Methane emissions from extraction and transport are a concern for air quality and greenhouse gas contributions. The region's seismic activity is generally low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a potential risk.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.6 miles northwest of Cokedale, at SEC 26 T32S R67W.
It is a gas extraction facility that recovers natural gas and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. State-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission also apply.
Gas extraction in Colorado can affect air quality through methane emissions and requires water management for hydraulic fracturing. The state has regulations to minimize these impacts, including methane leak detection and water recycling requirements.
As an operational gas extraction site, it supplies natural gas to the national pipeline network, supporting energy generation, heating, and industrial use across the country.
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