Pioneer Nat Resources - Royale 32-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Aguilar, Colorado

Pioneer Nat Resources - Royale 32-3 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 9.5 miles southwest of Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under the gas extraction sector, with NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its precise location is Section 3, Township 32 South, Range 66 West, with coordinates 37.289184 N, -104.766015 W. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs natural gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for the region, which is part of the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area near the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to populated areas require careful management of emissions and water usage. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County, supporting natural gas production for regional and national markets.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, near the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The area experiences low precipitation and is susceptible to drought, which can impact water availability for extraction processes. Proximity to populated areas like Aguilar necessitates adherence to setback requirements and emission controls to minimize community exposure. The region also has moderate seismic risk, which is considered in facility design and operational protocols.