OGRIS OPERATING - AC 31-16 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 31-16 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 16.5 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction operation in the United States, this facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Colorado's oil and gas regulatory framework, overseen by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), also applies, with rules on well construction, emissions, and water management. The facility's location in a rural area of Las Animas County suggests it operates in a region with moderate population density, which influences risk considerations related to proximity to populated areas. The operational status indicates active extraction, contributing to the local energy supply and economy.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrublands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources in the area may be affected by hydraulic fracturing or produced water management. Seismic risk in this region is generally low, but induced seismicity from injection wells is a consideration.