Evergreen Natural Resources - Spitfire 3 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Spitfire 3 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 2.6 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in the available data, but typical gas extraction operations in Colorado involve drilling and production from sedimentary basins such as the Raton Basin, where this facility is located. The region is known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. Regulatory oversight includes state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules alongside federal standards. Environmentally, the facility's location in a rural area near Cokedale reduces direct population exposure, but gas extraction activities can involve risks such as methane emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on local air quality. The facility's role in the regional gas grid contributes to energy supply for the broader United States market.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and limited surface water. Gas extraction operations in this area may affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing direct human exposure, but seismic activity in the region is minimal. The facility's operational practices are subject to federal and state environmental regulations aimed at mitigating these impacts.