OGRIS OPERATING - HR 01-02 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 01-02 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.2 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. It is classified under 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 within Colorado's Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this area range from small to medium scale, often involving well pads and gathering systems. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with safety standards for well construction, pressure management, and environmental protection. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into regional gas gathering and transmission networks. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community risks, but operations still require adherence to state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate impacts on air quality and water resources.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can pose risks related to groundwater contamination, methane leakage, and induced seismicity. The area's climate includes seasonal drought and occasional wildfires, which may affect operational safety and infrastructure integrity.