Pioneer Natural Resources - Weston 22-31 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Natural Resources - Weston 22-31 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 5 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules 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 region, aligns with typical extraction operations in the area. As part of Pioneer Natural Resources' portfolio, this facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. The region's gas infrastructure supports downstream processing and distribution, playing a role in meeting regional and national energy demands. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to the gas extraction sector.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale approximately 5 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impacts, including air emissions and water usage.