OGRIS OPERATING - AC 32-14 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - AC 32-14 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.6 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). It represents a typical mid-scale gas extraction operation in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and gathering lines. Colorado's oil and gas operations are additionally governed by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforces strict well integrity and environmental protection standards. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks. As a gas extraction site, OGRIS OPERATING - AC 32-14 contributes to the regional natural gas supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and processing plants. Its operational status supports energy production for the broader Colorado market, while adhering to state and federal safety and environmental regulations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure risks. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and climate hazards include occasional wildfires and drought. Regulatory oversight from COGCC ensures proper well construction and methane emission controls.