TIMBER CREEK - 3-0002049 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado | USA Gas Infrastructure

TIMBER CREEK - 3-0002049 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the regional natural gas supply chain. The facility operates within the broader context of Colorado's natural gas industry, which is characterized by extensive pipeline networks and regulatory oversight. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both raw gas extraction and processing of natural gas liquids. The facility's scale is typical for the region, contributing to the state's energy infrastructure. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of southern Colorado, with proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The region experiences a semi-arid climate, and gas extraction activities are subject to state and federal environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air quality, water resources, and local ecosystems. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing compliance with these standards.

The facility is situated in a rural, semi-arid region of southern Colorado, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to environmental regulations addressing air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The proximity to populated areas is low, reducing direct community exposure, but seismic and climate hazards (e.g., wildfires, drought) are relevant considerations for infrastructure resilience.