Overview
Pioneer Nat Res - Worm 33-36 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates in Las Animas County and is currently operational.
Pioneer Nat Res - Worm 33-36 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure network of the United States. 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. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are often located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin or the Raton Basin, with varying capacities. This facility's location in a rural area near Cokedale suggests it serves as a local supply point for regional gas distribution. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to energy needs, while adherence to federal safety regulations helps mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density population. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing potential exposure risks. However, the area is subject to seismic activity from the Raton Basin, which may pose ground motion hazards. Typical gas extraction sites in this region follow PHMSA safety standards to address such environmental factors.
Frequently asked questions
Pioneer Nat Res - Worm 33-36 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9 miles southwest of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.040454 N, -104.728799 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is owned by Pioneer Natural Resources, a major oil and gas company active in the region.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Capacities vary widely, but many facilities in the Raton Basin produce between 1 and 10 million cubic feet per day, depending on well productivity and infrastructure.
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