OGRIS OPERATING - GE 29-07 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - GE 29-07 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 15.3 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production activities. The facility's location in the Raton Basin suggests typical gas extraction methods, including conventional and coalbed methane production. This facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and the broader U.S. gas infrastructure. Its operational status and location in a sparsely populated area reduce certain risk factors, though proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains may influence environmental considerations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, near the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional drought conditions. Gas extraction operations here must manage water usage and potential impacts on local groundwater. The facility's distance from major population centers reduces exposure to populated-area risks, but the mountainous terrain may pose challenges for pipeline integrity.