EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - SILVA 22-6 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - SILVA 22-6 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 17.3 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas area, places it within a historically productive gas region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline safety and integrity. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and well completion technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling for coalbed methane recovery. The NAICS codes indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130). Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports energy supply for industrial and residential use, aligning with Colorado's energy production profile. Operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local energy infrastructure.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Gas extraction in this area may affect local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. Water usage for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management are key environmental considerations. The region's seismic activity is low, but well integrity and groundwater protection are critical under state and federal regulations.