PIONEER NAT RES - GRANEROS 11-25 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - GRANEROS 11-25 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 13.6 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility operates within the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and natural gas producing region. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it supports domestic energy production and distribution. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing up to several million cubic feet per day. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both raw gas and natural gas liquids recovery. 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 it plays a role in meeting regional energy demands, contributing to the broader gas grid that serves residential, commercial, and industrial users across Colorado and beyond.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid, sparsely populated area of southern Colorado, which reduces the risk of exposure to populated areas. However, gas extraction in the Raton Basin involves hydraulic fracturing and coalbed methane recovery, which can affect groundwater quality and induce seismic activity. The region's climate, with low precipitation and high evaporation rates, may concentrate any surface contaminants. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies aims to mitigate these environmental impacts.