OGRIS OPERATING - AC 05-09V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 05-09V is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. 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 drilling and production activities. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas area, aligns with typical gas extraction operations in the region. As part of the natural gas supply chain, this facility contributes to local energy production and supports downstream infrastructure. Its operational status ensures continued gas supply to regional markets. The environmental context includes proximity to rural communities and potential impacts on air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrublands. Proximity to populated areas like Cokedale requires careful management of emissions and water usage. The area is subject to seismic activity, though low to moderate, and climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk. Regulatory oversight by COGCC and PHMSA addresses these factors through permitting and safety requirements.