Overview
Pioneer Natural Resources operates the Tamburelli Compressor Station in Las Animas County, Colorado, supporting natural gas extraction and transmission in the region.
Pioneer Natural Resources - Tamburelli CS is a natural gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 7.7 miles north of Cokedale. The facility operates as a compressor station, playing a key role in gathering and processing natural gas from nearby wells. It is situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane production. The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a compressor station, it likely handles moderate gas volumes typical of midstream operations in the Rocky Mountain region. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate both upstream and midstream activities. Environmental considerations include proximity to rural residential areas and potential impacts on local air quality from compressor engines. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake risk, but its operational status requires ongoing compliance with Colorado's air quality and water protection regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, with low population density. The surrounding landscape includes grasslands and scrublands, with potential impacts on local air quality from compressor emissions. The area is not prone to significant seismic activity, but drought conditions may increase wildfire risk. Water resources in the region are limited, requiring careful management of produced water from gas extraction.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 7.7 miles north of Cokedale, in the Raton Basin region.
It is a natural gas compressor station that gathers and compresses gas from nearby wells for transmission through pipelines.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state air quality and water protection rules.
Compressor stations in Colorado vary from small gathering units to large transmission stations, with capacities ranging from 10 to over 100 million standard cubic feet per day.
Key considerations include air emissions from compressor engines, noise impacts, and potential groundwater contamination from produced water. Facilities must comply with EPA and state regulations.
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