Evergreen Natural Resources - Tiger Cub Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Tiger Cub is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 8.3 miles northwest of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. 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 within the United States regulatory framework governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Colorado's oil and gas operations are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to transport raw gas to processing plants. Located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, the facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain. The surrounding landscape includes grasslands and agricultural areas, with the facility's operations supporting local energy infrastructure. Its proximity to the town of Cokedale and the city of Trinidad highlights its role in serving community energy needs.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations involve potential emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are moderate. Regulatory oversight from PHMSA and COGCC addresses pipeline integrity and environmental protection.