Evergreen Natural Resources - Warren 23- Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Warren 23- is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 5.5 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. Colorado is a significant natural gas producing state, with extensive infrastructure for extraction and processing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs conventional drilling and wellhead technologies typical of the region. The site's location in a rural area of Las Animas County suggests it is part of the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed may influence local ecological considerations. Gas extraction in this area is subject to Colorado's stringent air and water quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy, supporting natural gas distribution networks in the western United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, near the Purgatoire River watershed. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state regulations addressing methane emissions, water use, and well integrity. The surrounding landscape includes grasslands and juniper woodlands, which may be sensitive to surface disturbances. Regional seismic activity is low, but the area experiences occasional drought conditions that can impact water resources.