Overview
Timber Creek - 3-0004382 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Timber Creek - 3-0004382 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.2 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and adheres to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. While specific technical specifications such as capacity or operating pressure are not detailed, typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often involving wellheads and gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants. The region's geology includes sedimentary basins like the Raton Basin, which supports natural gas production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. The proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community risk. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources, necessitating compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The facility's role in the grid is part of the broader natural gas supply chain serving residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a sparsely populated rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, reducing direct exposure to dense populations. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with moderate seismic activity. Gas extraction operations may affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing or produced water management. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies helps mitigate environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
Timber Creek - 3-0004382 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.2 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.117940 N, -104.918079 W.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Colorado can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Facilities must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these impacts.
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