OGRIS OPERATING - AC 05-02 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 05-02 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 14.5 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 places it within a historically active area for coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. 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 is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The NAICS codes indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130). The facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its location in a rural area near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks reflects the typical siting of gas extraction operations away from densely populated zones. The operational status underscores its role in maintaining energy production capacity in Colorado.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to the Spanish Peaks and Sangre de Cristo Mountains suggests potential ecological sensitivity, including habitats for mule deer and migratory birds. Gas extraction activities in such areas require careful management of water resources and air emissions to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and communities.