Overview
OGRIS OPERATING - 3-0004318 & OGRIS OPER is a gas extraction facility located 16.9 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The plant is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
OGRIS OPERATING - 3-0004318 & OGRIS OPER is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 miles west of Cokedale. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). This facility is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in the region, which is characterized by extensive pipeline networks and extraction operations. 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. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees extraction activities. The plant's location in a rural area suggests it may be connected to regional gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants or transmission pipelines. As a gas extraction facility, OGRIS OPERATING plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional energy grid. The plant's operations contribute to the local economy and energy supply, while adhering to state and federal regulations aimed at ensuring safety and environmental protection. The facility's remote location may reduce exposure to populated areas, but it still must manage risks related to well integrity and potential emissions.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing potential exposure to communities. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The area is subject to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which may affect operations. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and PHMSA helps mitigate environmental risks through well construction standards and leak detection requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 miles west of Cokedale, at coordinates 37.128836, -104.930501.
OGRIS OPERATING is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules for well construction and environmental protection.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through methane and VOC emissions, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Colorado has stringent regulations to minimize these impacts, including leak detection and emission controls.
Gas extraction facilities in southeastern Colorado vary from small wells to larger multi-well pads. The region is part of the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane production.
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