OGRIS OPERATING - NE 35-11 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - NE 35-11 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.9 miles west of Cokedale. The facility operates within the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it contributes to the domestic energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and follows DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. Gas extraction in Colorado is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Operationally, the facility plays a role in the local gas supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants and ultimately to end-users. Its location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations, but it still requires adherence to safety and environmental standards to mitigate risks such as fugitive emissions and groundwater protection.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility must consider climate hazards such as drought and wildfire risk. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the facility's operations involve potential impacts on air quality and water resources, requiring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.