Overview
OGRIS OPERATING - NE 36-11 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
OGRIS OPERATING - NE 36-11 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.9 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure. The facility operates within the broader context of Colorado's gas extraction industry, which is subject to state and federal oversight. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often serving local distribution networks. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards. This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting natural gas production in the Raton Basin. Its location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations, but operations are still subject to environmental monitoring for emissions and water usage. The facility's role in the gas supply chain underscores its importance to local energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density development. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing direct exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities may impact local air quality and water resources, necessitating compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Seismic activity in the area is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire pose operational risks.
Frequently asked questions
OGRIS OPERATING - NE 36-11 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.9 miles west of Cokedale, at Section 36, Township 33 South, Range 68 West.
This facility is a gas extraction plant that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs. It is part of the broader gas infrastructure in the Raton Basin region.
The facility operates under US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines. State-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules also apply.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary from small wellhead operations to larger processing plants. The scale depends on reservoir size and production rates, with many facilities in the Raton Basin being small to medium in capacity.
Environmental considerations include air emissions from flaring and equipment, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and potential groundwater contamination. Operators must comply with EPA and state regulations to mitigate these impacts.
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