TIMBER CREEK - HR 04-06R/HR 04-06V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 04-06R/HR 04-06V is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a historically active area for coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and well completion technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The site's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed underscores the need for careful environmental management. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and supports local economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado with low population density, which reduces the risk of exposure to nearby communities. However, gas extraction operations can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential groundwater contamination. The area's seismic activity is low, but the presence of the Raton Basin's geological formations requires monitoring for induced seismicity. The facility's proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed highlights the importance of spill prevention and water management practices.