TIMBER CREEK - NE 36-03 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - NE 36-03 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 17.9 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 upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, TIMBER CREEK - NE 36-03 operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility is located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, where gas extraction typically involves wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network in Colorado, a state with significant natural gas reserves. Its location in Las Animas County places it within the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area. The operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local energy infrastructure and economic activity.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density population. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate risk from gas extraction operations. However, the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and drought conditions, which may influence operational safety and environmental management practices.