Overview
Timber Creek - 3-0004320 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Timber Creek - 3-0004320 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It is situated in a region known for its natural gas production within the Raton Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, gathering lines, and separation equipment. The scale of operations is typical for the region, which has a mix of conventional and unconventional gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community risks, though proximity to natural gas infrastructure requires adherence to safety and environmental standards. The facility plays a role in the broader natural gas network serving Colorado and surrounding states.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area has moderate seismic risk and is subject to occasional drought conditions. Gas extraction operations must manage potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, with regulatory oversight from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Frequently asked questions
Timber Creek - 3-0004320 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.055984° N, -104.914476° W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The facility operates under US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission, as well as state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active gas extraction activities.
Colorado is a major natural gas producer, with facilities ranging from small well sites to large processing plants. The Raton Basin, where this facility is located, has moderate production levels compared to the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
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