PIONEER NAT RES - DOLPHIN 43-30 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - DOLPHIN 43-30 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 7.4 miles southwest 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 the upstream gas sector. As a gas extraction operation in the United States, this facility is subject to federal pipeline safety regulations administered by PHMSA and codified in DOT 49 CFR Part 192. These regulations govern the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines, including those associated with extraction sites. The facility's location in a rural area of Colorado aligns with typical gas extraction operations in the Rocky Mountain region, which often involve moderate-scale production. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy infrastructure, serving communities and industries in southeastern Colorado. The site's environmental context includes proximity to the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale approximately 7.4 miles away. The area has moderate seismic hazard exposure and is subject to occasional drought conditions. Operational practices must address water management and methane emissions in line with state and federal environmental regulations.