Timber Creek - Timber Creek 067 & Timber Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - Timber Creek 067 & Timber is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.7 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, with NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), ensuring safe and environmentally responsible operations. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, serving communities and industries in southeastern Colorado. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, while the facility's role in natural gas extraction supports local energy infrastructure and economic activity.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, characterized by low population density and semi-arid climate. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential exposure risks. The region is not highly seismically active, but the facility's operations involve gas extraction, which requires adherence to environmental regulations to mitigate impacts on air quality and water resources.