PIONR NAT RES - COTTONTAIL PASS 32-33 WD Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

PIONR NAT RES - COTTONTAIL PASS 32-33 WD is a gas extraction facility situated in southeastern Colorado, approximately 9.7 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is located in Las Animas County, a region with a history of oil and gas development. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for federal mineral rights. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, and 211130 for natural gas liquid extraction) indicate it is involved in both natural gas and associated liquid hydrocarbon production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing a few million cubic feet per day. The facility is subject to Colorado's stringent methane emission regulations and federal pipeline safety standards under PHMSA. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the region, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community risks, but it still requires adherence to environmental and safety protocols to mitigate impacts on air quality and local ecosystems.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate human exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can contribute to air emissions, including methane and volatile organic compounds, which are regulated under state and federal rules. The area's geology and climate may pose challenges such as water availability for operations and potential seismic activity, though the region is not known for high seismic risk.