Timber Creek - HR 01-02 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - HR 01-02 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.2 miles southwest 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. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees well permitting, environmental protections, and operational safety. The facility's location in a rural area of Las Animas County suggests it is part of the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing region. As a gas extraction site, Timber Creek - HR 01-02 contributes to the regional energy supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport natural gas to processing plants and ultimately to end users. The facility's operational status and location in a seismically stable area with low population density reduce certain risk factors, though standard industry practices for well integrity and emissions management are essential for safe operation.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale over 19 miles away. The area has moderate seismic hazard exposure, typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Climate hazards include occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can impact access and infrastructure integrity. Standard mitigation measures such as wellhead safety systems and leak detection are expected.