PIONEER NAT RES - SHAWNEE 34-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Aguilar, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - SHAWNEE 34-3 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9.9 miles southwest of Aguilar. The facility operates within the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and natural gas production. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it contributes to the domestic energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in this region typically utilize vertical or horizontal drilling techniques to access natural gas reserves. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations can involve methane emissions and water usage concerns. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing contribution to local energy markets and potential downstream supply to pipelines serving the broader Rocky Mountain region.

The facility is located in a semi-arid, rural area of southern Colorado, with low population density and limited surface water resources. Gas extraction in this region may impact local air quality through methane emissions and contribute to groundwater concerns if not properly managed. The area's seismic activity is low, but the facility's proximity to the Raton Basin's coal seams requires careful monitoring of potential subsidence or gas migration.