Evergreen Natural Resources - Spunky 23- Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Spunky 23- is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 4.6 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), indicating its role in upstream gas production. 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 governs gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport raw gas to processing plants. Located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, the facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain. Its operational status and location in a sparsely populated area reduce certain risk factors, though proximity to natural habitats and water resources requires adherence to environmental regulations. The facility's grid role is part of the broader Rocky Mountain gas production region.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing exposure risks to populated areas. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and require careful water management. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk. Regulatory oversight by COGCC and EPA ensures compliance with emission standards and water protection measures.