OGRIS OPERATING - GE 20-04 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - GE 20-04 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.9 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the regional natural gas supply chain in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which mandates strict safety standards for gas extraction and transmission. The NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and gas processing to separate natural gas from other hydrocarbons and impurities. The facility's scale is consistent with medium-sized operations in the region, supporting local energy infrastructure. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act governs emissions and water management. The facility's role in the gas supply chain supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the area, highlighting its significance to regional energy security.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water scarcity and air quality are key environmental concerns. Gas extraction operations can contribute to methane emissions and volatile organic compounds, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the region are additional risk factors that require monitoring and mitigation measures.