Overview
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 18-13 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates in Las Animas County and is part of the natural gas production infrastructure.
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 18-13 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.6 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to state and federal environmental and safety regulations. The environmental context includes the facility's location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity are considerations for risk management. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports community energy needs and economic activity in Las Animas County.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability and air quality are key environmental concerns. Gas extraction activities can affect local ecosystems through land disturbance and emissions. The area is subject to seismic activity, which may pose risks to infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas requires careful management of operational safety and environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 18-13 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.6 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.077919 N, -104.933934 W.
The facility is currently operational, indicating it is actively engaged in gas extraction activities.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), and federal pipeline safety regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Key environmental concerns include air emissions (methane, VOCs), water usage and contamination risks, land disturbance, and potential impacts on local wildlife and habitats.
Gas extraction facilities are the upstream component of the natural gas supply chain, producing raw natural gas that is then processed, transported via pipelines, and distributed to end-users for power generation, heating, and industrial use.
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