PIONEER NAT RES - LINDA 12-7 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - LINDA 12-7 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 5.9 miles northwest 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 gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often involving well pads and gathering lines. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, serving local and downstream markets. Its location in a rural area of southeastern Colorado reduces proximity to dense populations, but operations still require adherence to safety and environmental standards to manage risks such as well integrity and emissions.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and climate hazards like wildfires and droughts. Gas extraction operations must manage risks related to well integrity, methane emissions, and water usage in this water-scarce environment.