OGRIS OPERATING - HR 31-16 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 31-16 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.9 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), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in the Raton Basin, it is part of a region with a history of coalbed methane production. Typical operations involve well drilling, gas gathering, and initial processing before transmission. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Colorado, supporting local energy needs and regional grid stability. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, while adherence to federal safety standards ensures regulatory compliance.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure risks. Seismic hazard in the Raton Basin is minimal, but the area is prone to occasional drought and wildfire, which could affect operations. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA addresses pipeline integrity and leak detection.