OGRIS OPERATING - HR 34-06R Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 34-06R is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.4 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), indicating 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 govern gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees state-level regulations. The facility's location in a rural area suggests typical extraction operations with associated gathering lines and processing equipment. As part of the gas extraction infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region, this facility contributes to the supply of natural gas to local and regional markets. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting energy needs and economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrubland. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction operations can involve risks such as fugitive emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on local wildlife. The area's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire, which may affect operations and infrastructure integrity.