PIONEER NAT RESOURCES - MADRID 14-12 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONEER NAT RESOURCES - MADRID 14-12 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 6.7 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, which is a key component of the United States energy infrastructure. Operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), the facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area, aligns with typical gas extraction operations in the region. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its operational status and location in a historically active gas-producing area underscore its significance in the broader gas infrastructure network.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrublands. Proximity to populated areas like Cokedale and Trinidad introduces considerations for community safety and air quality. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, which may influence operational risk management. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment addresses potential environmental impacts.