PIONEER NAT RES - TAYLOR 42-7 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - TAYLOR 42-7 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 5.3 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. It falls 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 within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. 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 the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area, suggests it may utilize typical extraction technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, common in the region. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to air quality and water management regulations. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage water usage and disposal, as well as air emissions from drilling and production. The proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed necessitates careful water management to protect local water resources. Seismic activity in the region is low, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk.