TIMBER CREEK - HR 33-07V/HR 33-07R Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - HR 33-07V/HR 33-07R is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.1 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 the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and distribution. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), ensuring safe drilling and production practices. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas, aligns with typical gas extraction operations in the area. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and the broader Colorado gas infrastructure. Its operational status and location in a seismically stable area with moderate population density reflect standard risk profiles for gas extraction sites in the western United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town over 16 miles away. Seismic hazard in the Raton Basin is generally low, though induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a monitored concern. The area experiences occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can affect surface infrastructure. Standard mitigation measures include leak detection and emergency shutdown systems.