Pioneer Nat Res - Tandy 13-21 Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Nat Res - Tandy 13-21 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9.2 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas. As part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in the United States, this facility supports energy supply and economic activity in the region. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local and national gas markets. The environmental context includes typical considerations for gas extraction in the Rocky Mountain region, such as water usage and land disturbance, which are managed through regulatory compliance.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Gas extraction activities in this area may impact local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. The region is not prone to major seismic activity, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and PHMSA helps mitigate environmental impacts.