TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005801 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005801 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 14.6 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. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates under federal pipeline safety regulations administered by PHMSA and codified in DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the design, construction, and operation of natural gas pipelines. Colorado's regulatory framework includes state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforces rules on well construction, emissions, and water protection. The facility is located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Raton Basin, a region with historical coalbed methane production. Its operational status contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas delivery to downstream markets.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, where water scarcity and potential groundwater impacts are key environmental considerations. The area's seismic activity is low, but the region experiences occasional drought and wildfire risk. Proximity to populated areas is minimal given the rural setting, reducing exposure to populated-area risk factors.