Overview
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 35-10 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates in Las Animas County and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 35-10 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 12.7 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. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In Colorado, state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water protection. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities often under 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). Located in the Raton Basin, a region with historical coalbed methane production, the facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and rural communities necessitates adherence to environmental safeguards, including groundwater monitoring and air quality controls, to mitigate impacts on the surrounding ecosystem and populated areas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region are relevant risk factors. The Raton Basin has experienced induced seismicity linked to wastewater injection, though gas extraction itself has lower seismic risk. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight by COGCC ensures well construction and operational standards to protect local water resources and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
OGRIS OPERATING - AC 35-10 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 12.7 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.125303° N, -104.855147° W.
This facility is a gas extraction site that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules covering well construction, emissions, water protection, and pipeline safety under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Gas extraction facilities in the Raton Basin region typically have capacities ranging from small to medium, often under 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the reservoir characteristics.
Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination from well casing failures, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and induced seismicity from wastewater injection. Regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these through monitoring and operational standards.
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