PIONEER NAT RES - MULLIGAN CANYON 23-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - MULLIGAN CANYON 23-3 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 4 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas operations. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water management. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ conventional drilling and completion techniques, with capacities varying based on reservoir characteristics. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding natural gas into regional gathering systems that connect to interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks. The operational status and adherence to federal and state regulations underscore its role in meeting domestic energy demand while managing environmental and safety considerations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest community being Cokedale about 4 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's infrastructure is designed to withstand typical local hazards. Water resources in the region are managed through state permits for hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal.