EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - TRIUMPH 13 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - TRIUMPH 13 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 5 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 both natural gas and NGL production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations in the Raton Basin. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for regional markets and supports local energy infrastructure. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks, though seismic activity in the Raton Basin is a consideration for long-term operations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing acute exposure risks. However, the Raton Basin has a history of induced seismicity linked to wastewater injection, which may affect gas extraction operations. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact infrastructure integrity.