PIONEER NAT RES - ERIN 21-15 TR Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - ERIN 21-15 TR is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream natural gas production. The site is located in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas reserves. As a gas extraction facility in the United States, it operates under federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. The facility likely employs standard extraction techniques such as hydraulic fracturing or conventional well completion, depending on the reservoir characteristics. The operational status suggests ongoing production, contributing to the regional gas supply. The facility's location in a rural area of southern Colorado places it in a region with moderate population density. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from methane emissions and water usage for extraction activities. The site's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains adds to the ecological context, though specific protected areas are not confirmed. Overall, the facility plays a role in meeting energy demands while operating within a regulatory framework designed to mitigate environmental risks.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's operations may be subject to state regulations on methane emissions and water management. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk, but the cumulative impact of regional extraction activities on air and water resources is a consideration.