EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - SCAMPER 44 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - SCAMPER 44 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.9 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, which is a key component of the United States energy infrastructure. Colorado's gas extraction sector is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies such as PHMSA, ensuring safety and environmental compliance. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids recovery. Gas extraction facilities in the Raton Basin, where this site is located, typically produce from coalbed methane and conventional reservoirs. The region's geology and existing infrastructure support moderate-scale operations. Environmentally, the facility's location in a semi-arid region with low population density reduces some risk factors, but gas extraction activities require careful management of water resources and methane emissions. The facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed underscores the importance of adherence to state and federal regulations to protect local ecosystems and groundwater.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by low population density and significant ecological value. Gas extraction operations must manage potential impacts on local water resources, including the Purgatoire River watershed, and mitigate methane emissions. The area's seismic risk is low, but the facility's operational practices are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations.