Pioneer Natural Resources - Albert 13-15 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Pioneer Natural Resources - Albert 13-15 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 2.6 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain within the United States. As a gas extraction plant, it is part of the broader infrastructure that supports domestic energy production. 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 pipeline safety. In Colorado, state-specific regulations also apply, including those from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) classify its operations. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The site's proximity to the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane, adds geological context. Overall, the facility contributes to regional energy supply while operating within established safety and environmental guidelines.

The facility is situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, a region characterized by semi-arid climate and low population density. Gas extraction operations here may affect local air quality through emissions and water resources via hydraulic fracturing or produced water management. The area's geological setting in the Raton Basin involves coalbed methane extraction, which presents specific environmental considerations such as methane leakage and groundwater protection. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and PHMSA aims to mitigate these impacts.