PIONEER NAT RES - MADDOG 42-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - MADDOG 42-3 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 7.8 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas infrastructure. The facility operates in the gas extraction sector, with NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado's Raton Basin involve moderate-scale operations with associated gathering pipelines and processing infrastructure. This facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and the broader Colorado energy market. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, though seismic and climate hazards in the region are factors considered in its regulatory compliance.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale about 8 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional wildfire risks, which are typical considerations for gas extraction operations in this part of the Rocky Mountain region.