Evergreen Natural Resources - Spin Docto Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Spin Docto is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 12.8 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) classify it as crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and initial gas processing before transport via pipelines. 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 site's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed underscores the need for careful environmental management to mitigate potential ecological effects.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, which reduces immediate community exposure risks. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, as well as water resources due to potential groundwater contamination. The site's proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed and the Spanish Peaks area highlights the importance of monitoring and mitigation measures to protect local ecosystems.