Evergreen Natural Resources - Zeppelin 4 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

Evergreen Natural Resources - Zeppelin 4 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas production in the region, which is part of the larger Rocky Mountain gas basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves drilling and initial processing of natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both gas extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility's location in a rural area of Colorado, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, places it in a region with moderate seismic activity and variable climate conditions. Its operational status and contribution to local energy supply underscore its significance in meeting regional natural gas demand.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and proximity to the Spanish Peaks. The area experiences moderate seismic risk and occasional drought conditions. Gas extraction operations here must manage water usage and potential methane emissions, aligning with state and federal environmental regulations.