TIMBER CREEK - HR 10-02V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 10-02V is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.2 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves drilling, well completion, and gas processing. Typical scale for such facilities in Colorado ranges from small to medium, with capacities varying based on reservoir characteristics. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its proximity to rural areas and the Raton Basin's geological features influences its operational and environmental considerations. The site plays a role in the broader natural gas infrastructure network serving the region.

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, given the rural setting. Seismic hazard in the Raton Basin is moderate, and climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk. The extraction process may involve water use and methane emissions, which are regulated under state and federal guidelines.