OGRIS OPERATING - AC 09-02 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 09-02 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.2 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 the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and initial processing of natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply in southeastern Colorado, an area with a history of energy production. Its location in a rural setting near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains reflects the typical siting of gas extraction operations away from densely populated areas, reducing certain risk factors related to population proximity.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains means the area has moderate seismic activity, though major events are rare. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and waste management under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The rural setting reduces exposure to populated areas, but local water resources and wildlife habitats require careful management.