TIMBER CREEK - 3-0004323 & TIMBER CREEK Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - 3-0004323 & TIMBER CREEK is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17 miles west of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States, a country with a mature natural gas industry and stringent regulatory oversight. The facility falls under the jurisdiction of US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The operational status indicates active production. Located in the Raton Basin, a region with a history of coalbed methane and conventional gas production, this facility contributes to the local energy supply. Its proximity to rural areas and the Rocky Mountain region's seismic and climate hazards are factors in its operational risk profile.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and wildfire risk. The facility's operations are regulated to mitigate impacts on local water resources and air quality.