OGRIS OPERATING - AC 04-15 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 04-15 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. Colorado's oil and gas operations are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area of southeastern Colorado reduces proximity to dense populations, but operations must manage typical risks such as well integrity, methane emissions, and water usage in the semi-arid environment.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Gas extraction activities in this area require careful management of water resources, as the region experiences low annual precipitation. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air quality management for methane and volatile organic compound emissions. The rural setting reduces direct impact on populated areas, but local wildlife and ecosystems may be affected by infrastructure development.