TIMBER CREEK - AC 13-16 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - AC 13-16 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.9 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas infrastructure. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical operations at such facilities include wellhead compression, separation, and dehydration before gas enters transmission pipelines. Located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, the facility is part of a broader energy landscape that includes coalbed methane and conventional gas production. The environmental context involves managing produced water and minimizing surface disturbance. The facility's grid role is to supply natural gas to downstream markets, contributing to regional energy security and local economic activity.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest community being Cokedale approximately 18 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic hazard and occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for operations. Climate exposure includes potential for wildfires and extreme weather events, though the facility's design likely incorporates standard mitigation measures for such risks.