OGRIS OPERATING - HR 03-04 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 03-04 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.4 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The facility's scale is typical for a mid-sized extraction operation in the region. Located in the Raton Basin, the facility contributes to the local gas supply chain, supporting energy needs in the region. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and rural communities necessitates adherence to safety and environmental standards to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction activities.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region are relevant environmental factors. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage water usage, methane emissions, and potential impacts on local wildlife habitats, including those of the lesser prairie-chicken and other species.