Overview
Evergreen Natural Resources - Rainwater is a gas extraction facility located 10.1 miles southwest of Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas County. It operates within the United States' regulated oil and gas sector.
Evergreen Natural Resources - Rainwater is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 10.1 miles southwest of Aguilar. 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 upstream 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 gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production activities, ensuring compliance with state-specific environmental and operational standards. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity in southeastern Colorado. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks, though operations must manage water usage and methane emissions in line with state regulations. The facility's grid role is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure that feeds into interstate pipelines serving markets across the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is low, with Aguilar being a small town. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for extraction operations. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC requires management of methane emissions and water recycling to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 10.1 miles southwest of Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas County, with coordinates 37.283915 N, -104.775264 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, which enforce safety and environmental standards under 49 CFR Part 192.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the facility record.
Gas extraction can affect local air quality through methane emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. In Colorado, regulations require emissions controls and water recycling to minimize these impacts.
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