EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - TAURUS 12- Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - TAURUS 12- is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.2 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 the upstream gas sector. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The facility's location in Colorado places it within a region with significant natural gas production, particularly from the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas reserves. The environmental context of the facility includes its proximity to rural areas and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Gas extraction operations typically involve drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and gas processing, which require careful management of emissions and wastewater. The facility's role in the regional gas supply chain contributes to energy infrastructure resilience and local economic activity.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrublands. Gas extraction activities in this area can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources are a concern due to the potential for groundwater contamination from drilling and fracturing fluids. The site's proximity to populated areas like Cokedale necessitates adherence to setback regulations and monitoring to mitigate risks.