PIONEER NAT RES - ANDREW 23-15 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - ANDREW 23-15 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 7.6 miles north of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), ensuring environmental protection and operational safety. As a gas extraction site in the Raton Basin, this facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply. The area's geology supports coalbed methane and conventional gas production. The facility's operational status and location in a rural area with low population density reduce certain risk factors, though proximity to seismic zones and climate hazards like wildfires may be considered in risk assessments.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. The area has a history of coal mining and gas extraction, with potential environmental considerations including groundwater protection and methane emissions. The rural setting reduces population exposure, but the facility must comply with air quality and water management regulations to mitigate local environmental impacts.