Overview
TIMBER CREEK - GE 34-05VC is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.3 miles west of Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TIMBER CREEK - GE 34-05VC is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 14.3 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), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The facility's location in a rural area of Colorado suggests it is part of the broader Rocky Mountain gas production region, known for its significant natural gas reserves. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding gas into transmission pipelines that serve regional markets. Its operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting energy demands, while adherence to federal safety standards ensures responsible extraction practices.
Environmental context
Located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, the facility operates in an area with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, the region is subject to occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and droughts, which could impact infrastructure integrity. Proximity to natural habitats necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - GE 34-05VC is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.3 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.129924, -104.883162.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and drilling regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility feeds natural gas into regional transmission pipelines, supporting energy supply for local and downstream markets in the Rocky Mountain region.
Common risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure, equipment age, and exposure to seismic or climate hazards. For this facility, rural location reduces population risk, but regional wildfire and drought hazards are relevant.
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