WAPITI OPERATING - VPR C-2 & C-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

WAPITI OPERATING - VPR C-2 & C-3 is a gas extraction facility located in the NE/4 SEC 27 T34S R66W area of Cokedale, Las Animas County, Colorado. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a historically active coalbed methane and conventional gas production area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering lines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate both gas and NGL production. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into regional gas gathering systems. Its operational status and location in a rural area with low population density reduce certain risk factors. The facility's role in the Raton Basin supports downstream gas processing and distribution networks.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. The area has moderate seismic hazard and occasional drought conditions, which may affect water availability for operations. Local wildlife includes pronghorn and grassland birds, but no specific protected areas are nearby.