OGRIS OPERATING - GE 29-04 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - GE 29-04 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.1 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 plays a role in the regional natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and extraction methods. The regulatory framework ensures safety standards for well construction, operation, and maintenance. Located in a rural area of southern Colorado, the facility contributes to local energy production and economic activity. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Purgatoire River valley places it within a region known for both energy development and natural landscapes. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage impacts on air quality, water resources, and wildlife habitats.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk from gas extraction activities. However, the area is prone to occasional drought and wildfire, which can affect operational safety. Seismic risk is minimal, but climate hazards such as extreme weather events may impact infrastructure integrity.