OGRIS OPERATING - GE 21-10 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - GE 21-10 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.7 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 operates within the United States' regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and gathering. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in the available data, but typical gas extraction operations in Colorado involve drilling and production from sedimentary basins such as the Raton Basin, where this facility is located. The region is known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. Regulatory oversight includes state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules alongside federal standards. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks Wilderness area underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage potential impacts on local water tables and air emissions, including methane leakage. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's infrastructure should be designed to withstand such events. Proximity to the Spanish Peaks and other natural landmarks necessitates careful environmental stewardship.