Overview
TIMBER CREEK - HR 15-03V is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TIMBER CREEK - HR 15-03V is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas extraction and transmission. The facility operates within the broader context of Colorado's natural gas industry, which is characterized by extensive pipeline networks and extraction activities in the Rocky Mountain region. The regulatory framework ensures adherence to safety standards for well construction, operation, and maintenance. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports energy supply for industrial and residential use, contributing to Colorado's energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado with low population density, which reduces the risk of immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction operations can contribute to local air emissions and potential water resource impacts.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - HR 15-03V is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 miles southwest of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.001237, -104.875709.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, operating under US federal pipeline safety regulations.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility is in a semi-arid, low-population area, reducing community exposure. Potential impacts include air emissions and water use, managed under regulatory permits.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado's Las Animas County typically range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on reservoir characteristics and infrastructure.
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