Pioneer Nat Res - Straight Shooter 21-28 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Nat Res - Straight Shooter 21-28 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 6.7 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 upstream gas production. 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 subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the region, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into larger transmission networks. Its operational status underscores ongoing activity in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas area. The environmental context includes proximity to populated areas and potential seismic or climate hazard exposure, which are managed through regulatory compliance.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, near the Raton Basin. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with moderate seismic activity. Proximity to populated areas like Cokedale requires adherence to setback regulations and safety protocols. The facility's operations are subject to environmental monitoring for air emissions and water usage under state and federal guidelines.