PIONEER NAT RES - RAMBLER 23-36 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - RAMBLER 23-36 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 7.5 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 the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant natural gas production, often associated with the Raton Basin. Typical extraction operations involve drilling and wellhead processing to separate gas from liquids and impurities. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain, serving local and downstream markets. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reduces proximity to dense populations, but it remains subject to environmental monitoring for air emissions and water usage. The site's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to energy infrastructure in the region.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density development. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk to communities. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water usage for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management are key environmental considerations in this basin.