Pioneer Nat Res - Killdeer 23-08 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Nat Res - Killdeer 23-08 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 5 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). It is part of the extensive gas infrastructure network in the United States, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and follows DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US gas extraction sector, which includes strict safety standards for well construction, operation, and maintenance. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado involve drilling and production operations that feed into gathering lines and transmission pipelines. The region's geology, part of the Raton Basin, supports natural gas production, and facilities like this one contribute to the local and national energy supply. Environmentally, the facility's location in a rural area of Colorado reduces proximity to dense populations, but gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, and its role in the gas supply chain supports downstream consumers and industrial users. Compliance with state and federal regulations ensures that environmental and safety risks are managed.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where gas extraction operations must manage water usage and potential groundwater impacts. The area's seismic risk is low, but the facility's infrastructure is subject to climate hazards such as wildfires and flash floods. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing exposure risks, but ongoing monitoring of air emissions and well integrity is essential.