Evergreen Natural Resources - Timbale 32 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Timbale 32 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.4 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and engaged in natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. As a gas extraction site, it likely utilizes standard drilling and wellhead equipment, with gas transported via gathering lines to processing facilities. The Raton Basin's geology typically requires hydraulic fracturing for coalbed methane extraction, though specific techniques at this site are not detailed. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through fugitive emissions and water resources through produced water management. The site's proximity to the Fishers Peak State Park area underscores the need for careful environmental management to preserve regional ecosystems.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction in this area can affect air quality through methane leaks and volatile organic compound emissions, and water resources through produced water disposal. The site's distance from major population centers reduces direct human exposure, but local wildlife habitats may be impacted by infrastructure and traffic.