TIMBER CREEK - AC 19-02 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - AC 19-02 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.3 miles west of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States, a country with extensive natural gas infrastructure and regulatory oversight. The facility falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. In Colorado, gas extraction operations are subject to state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) as well as federal PHMSA pipeline safety standards for gathering lines. As part of the Rocky Mountain region's gas production network, this facility contributes to the local energy supply chain. Its location in a rural area of Las Animas County reflects typical siting for extraction operations, with proximity to natural gas reserves and existing pipeline infrastructure.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density development. Gas extraction operations in this area may interact with local water resources and air quality, subject to state and federal environmental regulations. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and facilities are designed to withstand such events per industry standards.