OGRIS OPERATING - HR 16-09/HR 16-09VX Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 16-09/HR 16-09VX is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.6 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), 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. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region utilize hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations, with production rates varying widely. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the Rocky Mountain region, serving local distribution networks and potentially interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces some operational risks, while adherence to state and federal regulations ensures environmental and safety standards are maintained.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density rural development. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential exposure to gas extraction operations. The area is not prone to significant seismic activity, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire may pose risks to infrastructure. Regulatory oversight by COGCC and PHMSA addresses water management, air emissions, and pipeline integrity.