EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - STATE 34-1 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - STATE 34-1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.4 miles west 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 natural gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In Colorado, gas extraction activities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees well permitting, environmental protection, and public safety. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing region, suggests typical extraction techniques such as hydraulic fracturing or vertical drilling. As part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in Colorado, this facility contributes to the state's energy supply, which serves residential, commercial, and industrial users. The region's semi-arid climate and rural setting reduce some environmental sensitivities, but proximity to populated areas like Cokedale necessitates adherence to setback requirements and emission controls to minimize community impact.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrubland. The area experiences moderate seismic risk and occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for extraction operations. Proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed requires careful management of produced water and potential surface spills to protect local ecosystems and groundwater.