Timber Creek - HR 22-08 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - HR 22-08 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 14.3 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. 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 upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates within a robust regulatory framework that includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also apply, governing well construction, emissions, and water management. The facility's scale is typical of smaller to mid-sized extraction operations in the region, contributing to local gas supply chains. The facility's location in southeastern Colorado places it in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing some community exposure risks. However, the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and drought conditions, which can influence operational safety and environmental management. The facility's role in gas extraction supports regional energy infrastructure and local economic activity.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by low population density and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas is limited, but the site may be exposed to seismic hazards from the Raton Basin and climate-related risks such as drought and wildfire. Operational practices must address water management and emissions control to mitigate local environmental impacts.