PIONEER NAT RES - LARRY 14-26 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - LARRY 14-26 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 13.2 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and NGL production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and follows DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area, suggests typical extraction methods for this region. As part of the Pioneer Natural Resources operations, this facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to energy infrastructure in southeastern Colorado. The facility's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and rural setting influences its environmental and community context.

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 Cokedale being a small town. The area experiences moderate seismic risk and occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for extraction operations. Local wildlife includes mule deer and pronghorn, requiring careful management of surface disturbances.