OGRIS OPERATING - AC 12-04 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 12-04 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.2 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' natural gas supply, which is a key component of the nation's energy mix. Colorado is a significant natural gas producing state, with operations often located in rural areas like this one. 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 pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves drilling and initial processing of natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Located in a rural area of southern Colorado, the facility's environmental context includes proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks region. The area is characterized by semi-arid climate and grasslands, with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the natural gas supply chain supports regional energy needs and contributes to the broader U.S. energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The area's ecosystems include grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands, which may be sensitive to air emissions and water usage associated with gas extraction. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing some risk, but the facility's operations could still impact local wildlife and water resources.