OGRIS OPERATING - AC 14-04 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 14-04 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.4 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern natural gas extraction and transmission. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on upstream gas production. In the Colorado context, gas extraction facilities typically operate in the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas. As part of the US gas infrastructure, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply chain. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks. The regulatory framework ensures safety and environmental compliance, with oversight from state and federal agencies.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure risks. The area is subject to occasional drought and wildfire hazards, which are typical climate-related concerns for gas extraction operations in the western US.