OGRIS OPERATING -3-0004319 & OGRIS OPERA Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING -3-0004319 & OGRIS OPERA is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 17.8 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas area, places it within a historically significant energy-producing zone. 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 involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130), suggesting a focus on both gas and associated liquids. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its operational status underscores ongoing production in the area, which is part of Colorado's broader energy landscape. The site's environmental context includes semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Spanish Peaks, requiring careful management of water resources and emissions.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, but the site is within a region with seismic activity from the Rio Grande Rift. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact operations and infrastructure integrity. The facility's gas extraction activities involve potential methane emissions and water usage, necessitating adherence to state and federal environmental regulations.