OGRIS OPERATING - AC 19-04VX Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 19-04VX is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.7 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both upstream gas production and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates within 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including rules on well construction, emissions, and water management. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a region with historical coalbed methane production, suggests it may target tight gas or coalbed methane reservoirs. This facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply chain, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its operational status underscores its role in maintaining gas production in Las Animas County, an area with a mix of agricultural and energy activities. The environmental context includes proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed, requiring careful management of water resources and surface impacts.

The facility is located in the Raton Basin, a region with a history of coalbed methane extraction. The area experiences semi-arid conditions with variable precipitation, and operations must manage water usage and produced water disposal. Proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed necessitates adherence to water quality protections. Seismic activity in the region is generally low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a consideration for nearby disposal wells.