Overview
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 13-01 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 13-01 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.8 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility operates within the broader context of Colorado's natural gas industry, which is characterized by extensive pipeline networks and extraction sites in the Rocky Mountain region. While specific technical specifications such as capacity are not detailed, the facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, supporting local energy needs and the broader US gas market. Its location in a rural area near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains reflects typical siting for gas extraction operations in Colorado, balancing resource access with environmental considerations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, with proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from extraction activities and water usage in a water-scarce area. The facility's operational status requires adherence to state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 13-01 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.8 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.086994° N, -104.940708° W.
This facility is a gas extraction site involved in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as well as natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and extraction infrastructure.
Colorado is a major natural gas producing state, and facilities like OGRIS OPERATING - AC 13-01 contribute to the regional supply that supports local consumption and interstate transport via extensive pipeline networks.
Gas extraction in southern Colorado involves managing air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and communities.
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