Overview
Pioneer Natural Res - Cherry 41-5V is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates in Las Animas County, contributing to the region's natural gas production.
Pioneer Natural Res - Cherry 41-5V is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 16 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain within the state. Colorado's gas infrastructure is subject to federal regulations under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, ensuring safe extraction and transport. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both raw gas and natural gas liquids recovery. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve drilling and wellhead processing, with capacities varying by site. The facility's location in a rural area suggests moderate scale operations. Environmental considerations for gas extraction include managing emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Raton Basin may influence local ecological dynamics. As part of the broader Colorado gas network, this facility contributes to energy supply for residential and industrial consumers in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. Water resources in the area are limited, making responsible water management critical. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, which is a factor in well integrity and pipeline safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 16 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County, with coordinates 37.206405 N, -104.904976 W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with safety standards under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Potential impacts include methane emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these effects.
Facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with production capacities often in the range of 1-10 million cubic feet per day, depending on the well.
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