OGRIS OPERATING - OGRIS OPERATING 476 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - OGRIS OPERATING 476 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.3 miles southwest 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 both upstream gas production and natural gas liquids recovery. 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 governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in a rural area of Las Animas County suggests a moderate scale of operation typical of the region's gas fields. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its operational status underscores its role in the broader gas infrastructure of the United States, which is a major global producer of natural gas. The facility's environmental context includes the semi-arid climate of southeastern Colorado, with considerations for water usage and methane emissions management typical of gas extraction operations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by low annual precipitation and sensitive ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction operations in this area must manage potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, including methane leakage. The region's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire pose operational risks.