TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005343 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005343 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 13.7 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 the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant natural gas production, often involving wells and gathering systems that feed into larger pipeline networks. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution. Its location in a rural area of Las Animas County reflects the typical siting of extraction operations away from dense population centers, though proximity to populated areas and operational pressures are key risk factors in the sector.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density development. The environmental context for gas extraction includes potential impacts on air quality from fugitive emissions and water resources from hydraulic fracturing. Seismic activity in the area is generally low, but climate hazards such as wildfires and drought can pose operational risks. The site's rural setting reduces exposure to populated areas, but regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental standards is critical.