Evergreen Natural Resources - Shipstones Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Shipstones is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 10.6 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and adheres to federal pipeline safety standards. The facility's primary activity is natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with production often tied to local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. The facility is subject to US PHMSA regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline design, construction, and safety. Operationally, the facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in a seismically stable area with moderate climate hazards reduces certain operational risks. The facility's role in the local economy includes providing energy resources and supporting employment in Las Animas County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale approximately 10 miles away. The area has low seismic activity and moderate climate hazards, such as occasional wildfires. Gas extraction operations may involve water usage and methane emissions, which are regulated under state and federal environmental laws.