Evergreen Natural Resources - Roadster 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Roadster 1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.8 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas infrastructure. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. In the Colorado context, gas extraction facilities typically operate in the Denver-Julesburg Basin or the Raton Basin, with this site likely tapping into the latter. Standard extraction methods include hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, though specific technical details for this facility are not disclosed. As part of the broader US gas infrastructure network, this facility contributes to regional energy supply. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reduces population density risks, but the facility must still adhere to safety protocols for well integrity and methane emissions. The operational status ensures ongoing compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density population. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate public safety risks. However, gas extraction operations in this area must manage potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, including methane leakage. Seismic activity in the region is generally low, but induced seismicity from injection wells is a monitored concern.