Overview
TIMBER CREEK - 3-0004394 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.6 miles west of Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TIMBER CREEK - 3-0004394 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 16.6 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines that transport raw gas to processing plants. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network in southeastern Colorado. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though operations still require adherence to safety and environmental standards to manage potential impacts on local air and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, characterized by low population density and semi-arid terrain. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. The region is not prone to significant seismic activity, but climate hazards such as wildfires and drought can affect operations. Regulatory oversight from the COGCC and federal agencies addresses potential environmental impacts, including air emissions and water usage.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - 3-0004394 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.6 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.140134 N, -104.926423 W.
It is an operational gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations such as PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in scale, from small well sites producing a few million cubic feet per day to large fields with multiple wells. The capacity is often measured in millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).
The facility's rural location with low population density reduces risks related to population proximity. However, it must still manage operational risks such as well integrity and potential leaks, overseen by federal and state regulations.
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