PIONEER NAT RES - SARAH 14-5 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - SARAH 14-5 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 4.7 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. Colorado's oil and gas operations are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a mid-sized extraction site in the region, with production likely feeding into local gathering lines and processing plants. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale. The area is not prone to significant seismic activity, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire risk are present. The facility's operations are subject to air quality and water management regulations to mitigate environmental impacts.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, with low population density and agricultural land use. The area experiences moderate seismic risk and is subject to drought and wildfire hazards typical of the region. Operations are regulated under state and federal environmental laws, including air quality permits and water management requirements to protect local resources.