Overview
TIMBER CREEK - AC 03-09-68 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates in Las Animas County, a region with active natural gas production.
TIMBER CREEK - AC 03-09-68 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.4 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 both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. The site is located in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas reserves. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The Raton Basin's geology typically requires hydraulic fracturing and dewatering for coalbed methane extraction, though specific techniques at this site are not detailed. This facility contributes to Colorado's natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and regional grid stability. The Raton Basin has a history of gas production dating back decades, and facilities like this play a role in meeting demand for cleaner-burning fossil fuels. The site's location in a rural area reduces immediate population exposure, but its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations to manage emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The Raton Basin's gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. Water resources in the area are limited, and extraction operations may require significant water for hydraulic fracturing, potentially stressing local aquifers. The site's distance from populated areas reduces direct human exposure, but cumulative impacts from multiple wells in the basin warrant monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - AC 03-09-68 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.4 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.112138° N, -104.974773° W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules covering well construction, hydraulic fracturing, emissions, and pipeline safety under 49 CFR Part 192.
The Raton Basin is a major coalbed methane and natural gas producing region in Colorado and New Mexico, with production dating back to the early 20th century. It contributes to the state's energy portfolio and supports local economies.
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