Overview
PIONEER NAT RES - LE MANS 44-11 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 12.6 miles west of Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PIONEER NAT RES - LE MANS 44-11 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 12.6 miles west 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 upstream natural gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Given its location in Colorado, the facility is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport raw gas to processing plants. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in southeastern Colorado, serving local and regional energy markets. Its operational status and location in a rural area with lower population density reduce certain risk factors, though proximity to seismic activity or climate hazards should be considered in ongoing risk management.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions and is subject to occasional seismic activity from the Raton Basin. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. However, the facility's operating pressure and vintage, if older, may require enhanced monitoring under PHMSA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
PIONEER NAT RES - LE MANS 44-11 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 12.6 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.179688 N, -104.849064 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small well sites to large multi-well pads. The state produced over 1.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in 2023, with many facilities connected to interstate pipelines.
The rural location with low population density reduces risk from proximity to populated areas. However, the Raton Basin's seismic activity and semi-arid climate may pose environmental hazards that require monitoring.
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