Overview
Timber Creek - HR 35-05 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.8 miles southwest of Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Timber Creek - HR 35-05 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 14.8 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. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant natural gas production, often associated with the Raton Basin. Typical extraction operations involve drilling and wellhead processing to separate gas from liquids and impurities. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants and ultimately to end-users. Its location in a rural area of Las Animas County means it operates with lower population density, reducing certain community exposure risks. The facility's role in the regional gas infrastructure supports industrial and residential energy needs.
Environmental context
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 14 miles away. Seismic hazard in this area is minimal, but the region experiences occasional drought and wildfire risk. The facility's operations involve potential methane emissions and water usage, which are typical concerns for gas extraction sites in the area.
Frequently asked questions
Timber Creek - HR 35-05 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.8 miles southwest of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.042213 N, -104.862126 W.
The facility is currently operational, indicating it is actively extracting natural gas.
As a US gas extraction facility, it operates under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas.
Colorado's gas extraction operations range from small well sites to large multi-well pads. The Raton Basin, where this facility is located, has moderate production levels compared to the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Key considerations include methane emissions management, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and potential impacts on local air quality. Operators must comply with state and federal regulations to mitigate these effects.
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