EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - RAZOR CLAM Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - RAZOR CLAM is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 4.8 miles northwest 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 both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility's location in Colorado's Raton Basin places it within a region with a history of coalbed methane and conventional gas production, typically involving moderate-scale operations. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, serving local and possibly interstate markets. Its operational status and location in a rural area with low population density reduce certain risk factors, though proximity to seismic zones and climate hazards such as wildfires should be considered in operational planning.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrubland. The area experiences moderate seismic activity due to its proximity to the Rio Grande Rift, and is subject to occasional drought and wildfire risks. The low population density around the site reduces exposure to populated areas, but the extraction process may involve water usage and potential impacts on local groundwater resources.