Overview
TIMBER CREEK - HR 10-14V is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA regulations and serves the natural gas supply chain.
TIMBER CREEK - HR 10-14V is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.8 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States natural gas sector, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the regional energy infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado's Raton Basin operate at moderate scales, with production varying based on well characteristics and market conditions. The facility is subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality permits and water management requirements. TIMBER CREEK - HR 10-14V plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. Its location in Las Animas County places it in a region with a history of coalbed methane and conventional gas production. The facility's operational status contributes to the energy mix of Colorado, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through regulatory compliance.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale approximately 16 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to occasional drought conditions. Gas extraction operations may affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and the EPA ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - HR 10-14V is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.8 miles southwest of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.006331 N, -104.877971 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and is subject to Colorado state oil and gas rules, including air quality and water management permits.
Gas extraction in Colorado ranges from small to large operations, with many facilities in the Raton Basin producing moderate volumes. The state has a well-established regulatory framework for environmental protection.
The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity through jobs and tax revenue. Environmental impacts are managed through state and federal regulations to protect air and water quality.
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