TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005815 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - 3-0005815 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure. As a gas extraction site, this facility is part of the broader natural gas supply chain in Colorado, a state with significant natural gas production. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical operations include drilling, well completion, and initial processing of raw natural gas. The facility's location in a rural area of Las Animas County reduces proximity to dense populations, but it may still be subject to environmental considerations such as water usage and methane emissions. Its role in the local gas grid supports regional energy supply and economic activity.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk from gas extraction activities. However, the area is prone to drought and water scarcity, which can impact water-intensive extraction processes. Seismic activity in the region is generally low, but climate hazards such as wildfires and extreme weather events may pose operational risks.