OGRIS OPERATING - OGRIS OPERATING 527 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

OGRIS OPERATING - OGRIS OPERATING 527 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 15.4 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under the broader gas extraction sector, serving the energy infrastructure of the region. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. In the United States, gas extraction facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety, as well as state-level regulations in Colorado. The facility's location in a rural area of southern Colorado suggests it is part of the Raton Basin or similar geological formation, typical for natural gas production. As a gas extraction site, this facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to regional markets and potentially to interstate pipelines. Its operational status contributes to the local economy and energy supply. The environmental context includes proximity to rural communities and natural landscapes, with typical considerations for air quality, water usage, and land disturbance associated with extraction activities.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Gas extraction operations in this area may involve hydraulic fracturing and produced water management, which require careful handling to protect local water resources and air quality. The proximity to populated areas like Cokedale necessitates adherence to setback regulations and emission controls.