Pioneer Nat Res - Alpha 33-35 TR Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Nat Res - Alpha 33-35 TR is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 8 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States natural gas sector, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) under 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The site is situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. The facility's operations fall under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both gas extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. The facility is operational and contributes to the local energy supply chain. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The site is subject to Colorado's stringent oil and gas regulations, including those from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the region are factors that influence operational risk management.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and limited water resources. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The area is also subject to occasional seismic events, which may pose risks to well integrity. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and federal agencies helps mitigate these environmental concerns.