TIMBER CREEK - HR 32-15V/HR 32-15R Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 32-15V/HR 32-15R is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.2 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the regional natural gas supply chain, supporting local energy infrastructure. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which mandates strict safety and environmental standards for gas extraction and transmission. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) classify it as crude petroleum and natural gas extraction and natural gas liquid extraction, respectively. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and extraction technologies. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of southern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The region's gas extraction activities are subject to state and federal oversight to mitigate impacts on air quality, water resources, and local ecosystems. The facility's role in the broader gas infrastructure network supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with potential environmental considerations including water usage for extraction processes, air emissions from operations, and land disturbance. The area is not densely populated, reducing immediate risk to communities, but the facility must comply with state and federal regulations to manage methane leaks, groundwater protection, and habitat disruption. Seismic activity in the region is low, but climate hazards such as wildfires and drought may pose operational risks.