Gas Extraction Operational

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 01-12 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

COKEDALE 19.9 MI. SW OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 01-12 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 01-12 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.9 miles southwest 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 represents a typical mid-scale gas extraction operation in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and gathering lines. Colorado's oil and gas operations are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The extraction process likely involves conventional or unconventional methods common to the Raton Basin, where coalbed methane and conventional gas are produced. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and rural communities necessitates adherence to setback requirements and emission controls. Its role in the regional gas supply chain supports local energy needs and contributes to the broader US natural gas infrastructure.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater protection from hydraulic fracturing fluids, methane leakage, and air emissions from compressors and flaring. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility must comply with Colorado's strict methane emission rules and water management plans.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.9 miles southwest of Cokedale, at Section 1, Township 35 South, Range 68 West.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.

The facility must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and federal EPA air and water quality standards.

Colorado's gas extraction ranges from small well pads to large multi-well sites. Facilities like this one often produce several million cubic feet per day, contributing to the state's significant natural gas output.

Potential impacts include water usage, methane emissions, and land disturbance. Operators must implement best management practices for water recycling, emission controls, and site reclamation as per state regulations.

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