OGRIS OPERATING - AC 25-11 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 25-11 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.7 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. As a gas extraction operation in the United States, this facility is subject to federal pipeline safety regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas gathering and transmission pipelines. Colorado's regulatory framework, including the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), also applies, with rules addressing well integrity, emissions, and water management. The facility's scale is typical for a mid-continent gas field, with production likely feeding into regional gathering systems. The facility's location in southeastern Colorado places it within the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. Its proximity to rural areas and the absence of major population centers reduces certain risk factors, though seismic activity in the region is low. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing exposure to populated-area risks. The Raton Basin has a history of coalbed methane extraction, and operations must manage water production and disposal. Seismic hazard in the area is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire pose operational risks. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC ensures compliance with air quality and water protection standards.