TIMBER CREEK - HR 02-05V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 02-05V is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 15.3 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 the upstream gas sector. 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 pipelines. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforces rules on well construction, emissions, and water management. The facility's location in a rural area of Las Animas County suggests it is part of the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. As a gas extraction site, TIMBER CREEK - HR 02-05V contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport natural gas to processing plants and ultimately to end-users. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting regional energy demands, while its remote location reduces direct population exposure but requires adherence to environmental safeguards for groundwater and air quality.

The facility is located 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 over 15 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic hazard and occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for operations. Regulatory requirements under COGCC mandate groundwater monitoring and spill prevention to protect local water resources.