PIONEER NAT RES - STATE 16-24 R Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - STATE 16-24 R is a gas extraction facility located approximately 14.9 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas operations. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and wellhead technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in Colorado's gas fields. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding natural gas into gathering systems that connect to interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area of Las Animas County places it within a landscape of mixed agricultural and energy development. The operational status ensures ongoing gas production supporting regional energy needs.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, where water availability and management are key environmental considerations for gas extraction. Proximity to populated areas is limited due to the rural setting, but the area is subject to seismic activity from both natural causes and induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact infrastructure integrity.