TIMBER CREEK - 3-0004380 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - 3-0004380 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the United States. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, contributing to the country's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and extraction technologies. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. The proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community risk. However, gas extraction activities can have local environmental impacts, including air emissions and water usage, which are regulated under state and federal environmental laws. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing compliance with these regulations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density. The local environment consists of grasslands and agricultural land, with minimal seismic or climate hazard exposure. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality permits and water management requirements.