Pioneer Natural Res. - Polly 23-29 WD R Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Natural Res. - Polly 23-29 WD R is a gas extraction facility located approximately 6.7 miles northwest of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to regional markets, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks, though it remains subject to standard operational and environmental oversight.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential community exposure. However, the area is prone to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which could impact operations. Standard mitigation measures include well control systems and leak detection protocols.