PIONEER NAT RES - TWISTER 21-5 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RES - TWISTER 21-5 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 5.6 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). It is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region. 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 governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and extraction technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The facility's location in Colorado places it within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major natural gas producing area. This facility contributes to the local and regional natural gas supply, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its operational status ensures continued gas extraction, which plays a role in the energy mix of the United States. The site's proximity to Cokedale and rural Las Animas County highlights its integration into the local industrial landscape.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with Cokedale being a small community. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire, which can impact operations. The facility's gas extraction activities may involve water usage and potential emissions, managed under state and federal environmental regulations.