PIONEER NAT RES - BECKS 41-16 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - BECKS 41-16 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 8.3 miles north of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting both regional and national gas infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and facilities. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on geological formations and infrastructure. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, including those related to methane emissions and groundwater protection.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, which reduces the risk of exposure to nearby communities. Gas extraction in this area may affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources are a concern due to potential contamination from hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, which could pose risks to well integrity.