TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005340 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005340 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 13.7 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, typically involving wellheads and initial processing equipment. Located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, the facility supports local energy production and distribution. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the regional gas grid, serving industrial and residential consumers in the area.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can involve emissions and land disturbance. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though generally low. Proximity to natural habitats requires adherence to environmental mitigation practices.