Evergreen Natural Resources - Pikes Peak Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Pikes Peak is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 13.1 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network in southeastern Colorado. Its operational status and location near the Raton Basin suggest it may access natural gas reserves from the area. The facility supports local energy infrastructure and economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrubland. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale over 13 miles away. The area has moderate seismic hazard exposure and is subject to occasional drought conditions. Operational practices must address water management and methane emissions in line with state and federal regulations.