OGRIS OPERATING - AC 24-08 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 24-08 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 15.8 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks. As a gas extraction site, OGRIS OPERATING - AC 24-08 contributes to the regional energy supply. The facility's proximity to the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and natural gas producing area, underscores its role in local gas infrastructure. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the gas grid.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. The area has moderate seismic hazard and is subject to occasional drought conditions. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing potential exposure risks. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations including air quality permits and water management requirements under Colorado law.