TIMBER CREEK - NE 35-02 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - NE 35-02 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.8 miles west 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 both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. 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. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also oversees drilling and production activities. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area, aligns with typical gas extraction operations in the region. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its operational status supports natural gas delivery to downstream markets, including residential, commercial, and industrial users. The facility's presence in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks, though it remains subject to standard environmental monitoring and safety protocols.

The facility is situated 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 being Cokedale. The area experiences moderate seismic risk and occasional wildfire hazards. Standard gas extraction practices include water management and air emissions controls to mitigate local environmental impacts.