OGRIS OPERATING - AC 19-06 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 19-06 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 United States' natural gas supply, which is regulated under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and liquid hydrocarbon extraction. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities typically utilize hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access reserves in formations such as the Niobrara and Codell. The state's regulatory framework includes the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. This facility's location in southeastern Colorado places it within a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. Its operational status supports local energy needs and contributes to the broader U.S. gas grid, which serves residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The facility's proximity to rural areas underscores the importance of safety and environmental management in gas extraction operations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Gas extraction activities in this area must manage water usage and potential impacts on local groundwater. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and facilities are designed to withstand such events. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing population exposure risks.