Overview
Timber Creek - GE 30-14 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 30-14 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 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). It sits in a region known for its natural gas reserves and extraction activities. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework for gas infrastructure, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often involving wellhead processing and gathering systems. Timber Creek - GE 30-14 contributes to the local gas supply chain, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, though seismic and climate hazards in the Rocky Mountain region are factors considered in its risk profile.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density rural development. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. However, the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and wildfire hazards, which are relevant to gas extraction operations. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing management of these environmental factors.
Frequently asked questions
Timber Creek - GE 30-14 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.136560, -104.931945.
It is an operational gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission, and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules.
Gas extraction facilities in southern Colorado typically range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity and infrastructure.
Common risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure, equipment age, and exposure to seismic or climate hazards. This facility's rural location mitigates some risks.
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