Overview
Timber Creek - GE 22-11 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Timber Creek - GE 22-11 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.9 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 contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in upstream gas production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can involve methane emissions and water usage. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing compliance with state and federal environmental standards, including Colorado's air quality regulations. Its role in the regional gas grid supports downstream energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Gas extraction in this area may impact local air quality through methane emissions and contribute to water resource demands. The site's distance from populated areas reduces direct exposure risks, but seismic activity in the Raton Basin is generally low, minimizing earthquake-related hazards.
Frequently asked questions
Timber Creek - GE 22-11 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.9 miles west of Cokedale, in the United States.
Timber Creek - GE 22-11 is an operational gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level air quality and water management rules enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction facilities in the Raton Basin vary in capacity, with many producing between 1 and 10 million cubic feet per day, depending on well characteristics and infrastructure.
The facility's operations may involve methane emissions and water use, but its rural location minimizes community exposure. It is subject to environmental monitoring under Colorado state regulations.
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