TIMBER CREEK - HR 06-15 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 06-15 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.6 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' natural gas supply, which is a key component of the nation's energy mix. Colorado's gas extraction activities are concentrated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin and the Raton Basin, where this facility is situated. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves drilling and production operations typical of the region, which includes both conventional and unconventional resources. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in the broader hydrocarbon extraction process. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with low population density, which reduces some risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas. However, the area is prone to seismic activity due to its geological setting, which is a consideration for gas extraction operations. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports regional energy security and economic activity in Las Animas County.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. The area experiences moderate seismic activity due to its proximity to the Raton Basin, a region with historical coalbed methane extraction. Gas extraction operations here must manage water usage and potential groundwater impacts, as well as methane emissions, which are regulated under state and federal guidelines.