Timber Creek - AC 12-12V Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

Timber Creek - AC 12-12V is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.4 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the region. The facility operates in a region with a history of oil and gas development. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often involving wellheads and gathering pipelines. The regulatory framework ensures safety standards for construction, operation, and maintenance. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. The primary environmental considerations for gas extraction include methane emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on local air quality. The facility's location away from densely populated areas reduces some risk factors, but ongoing monitoring is essential to mitigate environmental impacts.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density. The local environment consists of grasslands and semi-arid terrain. Key environmental concerns for gas extraction include methane leakage, water consumption, and potential groundwater contamination. The facility's distance from urban centers reduces exposure risks, but seismic activity in the region is low, and climate hazards such as wildfires may pose occasional risks.