OGRIS OPERATING - AC 04-02 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 04-02 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 14.9 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas production landscape of the United States, a country with extensive gas infrastructure and regulatory oversight. The facility operates under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. In the United States, gas extraction facilities are subject to federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission, as well as state-level regulations in Colorado. The facility's location in a rural area of Colorado suggests it may be part of the Raton Basin or similar geological formation. As a gas extraction site, OGRIS OPERATING - AC 04-02 contributes to the local economy and energy supply. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting downstream gas processing and distribution networks. Its location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas, though environmental considerations such as water usage and emissions are typical for such operations.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and grassland ecosystems. The area is not densely populated, reducing some risks associated with gas extraction near communities. Seismic activity in the region is generally low, but induced seismicity from injection wells can be a concern in some basins.