Evergreen Natural Resources - Santa Fe 4 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Santa Fe 4 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 13.4 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 upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. 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 scale is typical for the region, which is part of the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. The environmental context includes its location in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, with low population density. The facility's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks may influence local ecological considerations. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the regional energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions and is part of the Raton Basin, which has a history of coalbed methane extraction. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from extraction activities, and land use impacts on local ecosystems. The facility's location away from major urban centers reduces population exposure risks.