Overview
SONAT RATON, L.L.C.- VPR-C STATION is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
SONAT RATON, L.L.C.- VPR-C STATION is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 18 km south of Segundo, in Las Animas County, Colorado, near the town of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, serving the natural gas supply chain in the region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard extraction technologies such as wellhead compression and separation, typical for the Raton Basin where coalbed methane production is common. This facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use in Colorado and beyond. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, while the regulatory oversight ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Environmental context
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, with the nearest town being Cokedale approximately 12 miles away. The area is not prone to significant seismic activity, but climate hazards such as wildfires and drought may pose operational risks. The facility's gas extraction activities are subject to environmental regulations including air quality permits and water management requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 18 km south of Segundo, in Las Animas County, Colorado, near the town of Cokedale.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, likely from coalbed methane sources in the Raton Basin.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary in size, but many in the Raton Basin are medium-scale operations with multiple wells and compression stations.
The rural location with low population density reduces risks related to population proximity, but the area is subject to wildfire and drought hazards.
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