Overview
Pioneer Natural Resources operates the TAMI A 41-35 gas extraction facility in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.5 miles west of Cokedale. The plant is operational and contributes to regional natural gas production.
The Pioneer Natural Resources TAMI A 41-35 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 6.5 miles west of Cokedale. It operates within the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas operations. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, the facility operates under state and federal regulations, including the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules and U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety standards. The Raton Basin's gas infrastructure typically involves low-pressure gathering systems and processing facilities, though specific technical details for this site are not disclosed. The plant's operational status suggests ongoing production within a mature basin. Environmental considerations for gas extraction in this area include proximity to rural communities and potential impacts on air quality and water resources. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with limited population density reduces some risks, but methane emissions and groundwater protection remain key concerns. The plant contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. The area's geology and hydrology require careful management to protect groundwater resources, particularly in the Raton Basin where coalbed methane production is common.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.5 miles west of Cokedale, in Section 35, Township 33 South, Range 66 West.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like the EPA. Operators must comply with air quality, water protection, and well integrity standards.
Facilities in the Raton Basin vary from small to medium-scale, often producing coalbed methane and conventional gas. Production rates can range from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day.
Key considerations include methane emissions, groundwater protection, and land use impacts. Operators must implement best practices to minimize fugitive emissions and prevent contamination of water sources.
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