PIONEER NAT RES - BAT 44-11 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - BAT 44-11 is a natural gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 7.3 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate it engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction as well as natural gas liquid extraction. In Colorado, gas extraction operations typically involve drilling, well completion, and production activities, with infrastructure such as wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines. The region's geology, part of the Raton Basin, supports natural gas production. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though operations must still manage environmental impacts such as water usage and emissions. The facility plays a role in the broader US natural gas network, supporting downstream processing and distribution.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrubland. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale about 7 miles away. The area is not prone to significant seismic activity, but climate hazards include occasional wildfires and drought. Operations must comply with state and federal air quality and water management regulations.