Pioneer Nat Res - Lorencito 7-7-34-66 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Nat Res - Lorencito 7-7-34-66 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 11 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both raw gas production and natural gas liquids recovery. In the United States, gas extraction facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety and by state-level agencies such as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and initial processing to separate gas, liquids, and water. The environmental context of the Raton Basin includes semi-arid grasslands and proximity to the Spanish Peaks. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state regulations regarding water use, air emissions, and well integrity. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports local energy needs and contributes to the broader U.S. natural gas supply.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scattered juniper-pinyon woodlands. Gas extraction in this area involves potential impacts on groundwater quality and air emissions from drilling and production. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and facilities must adhere to Colorado's strict well integrity and methane emission rules.