Overview
PIONEER NAT RES - BRABHAM 41-4 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PIONEER NAT RES - BRABHAM 41-4 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 4.7 miles northwest 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 United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a regional gas extraction operation in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area. Environmentally, the facility is situated 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 proximity to the Fishers Peak State Park area underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Gas extraction operations in this area can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water usage and potential groundwater contamination are also key environmental considerations, given the region's reliance on aquifers for agricultural and domestic use.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 4.7 miles northwest of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.206696, -104.670924.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through usage and potential contamination. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental standards to mitigate these impacts.
The Raton Basin is a significant source of coalbed methane and conventional natural gas, supporting regional energy supply and economic activity in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico.
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