Timber Creek - HR 16-01 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - HR 16-01 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 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 both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water protection. The facility's location in a rural area of Las Animas County suggests it is part of the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. As a gas extraction site, Timber Creek - HR 16-01 contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in southeastern Colorado. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional gas infrastructure and downstream processing. The facility's remote location reduces proximity to densely populated areas, but it still requires adherence to environmental and safety standards to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density population. The area is part of the Raton Basin, which has a history of coal mining and gas extraction. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local water resources from hydraulic fracturing or produced water, as well as methane emissions. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility must comply with state and federal regulations to minimize environmental footprint.