OGRIS OPERATING - HR 35-08 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - HR 35-08 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.8 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the regional natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the context of Colorado's gas infrastructure, such facilities typically involve wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines. The regulatory framework ensures safety through design, construction, and maintenance standards. This facility plays a role in the local energy landscape, supplying natural gas to downstream processing and distribution networks. Its location in a rural area of Colorado aligns with typical gas extraction operations, which are often situated away from densely populated zones to mitigate risk.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density development. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing exposure risks. However, the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires, which are relevant to gas infrastructure safety.