TIMBER CREEK - HR 16-04V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 16-04V is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.9 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States, a country with extensive natural gas production infrastructure. It 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 extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Colorado's oil and gas operations are additionally regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region vary in scale from small to large, with many wells producing from the Raton Basin or other formations. As an operational gas extraction site, TIMBER CREEK - HR 16-04V contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some risk factors, though proximity to natural gas infrastructure and potential environmental impacts such as water usage and emissions are considerations. The facility plays a role in the broader U.S. natural gas network, supporting downstream processing and distribution.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Gas extraction activities in this area may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The region is subject to occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for operations. Seismic risk in the area is generally low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a potential concern in some Colorado basins.