Timber Creek - HR 05-07 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

Timber Creek - HR 05-07 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.5 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. As a gas extraction site in the United States, Timber Creek - HR 05-07 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 Colorado places it within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. Typical extraction operations in this area involve drilling and wellhead processing to separate gas from liquids and impurities. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and downstream infrastructure. Its operational status ensures ongoing production, and its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density rural development. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional drought conditions, which can influence operational practices. Proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed may require attention to water management and erosion control. The facility's location away from dense urban centers reduces potential exposure to populated areas, but standard environmental monitoring for emissions and groundwater protection is typical for such operations.