TIMBER CREEK - HR 09-03V/HR 09-03R Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 09-03V/HR 09-03R is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.3 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. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane production, suggests it may utilize conventional or unconventional extraction methods typical of the area. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its operational status and location in a sparsely populated area reduce certain community exposure risks, though seismic and climate hazards in the Rocky Mountain region are factors in its risk profile.

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, reducing community exposure risks. However, the area is subject to seismic activity from the Rio Grande Rift and climate hazards such as drought and wildfires, which could impact infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules addresses these environmental factors.