TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 108 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 108 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.4 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. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Colorado's oil and gas regulations, enforced by the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), also apply. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use conventional drilling and wellhead compression to gather and process natural gas. Located in the Raton Basin, this facility contributes to regional natural gas supply. The area's gas infrastructure supports local energy needs and connects to broader transmission networks. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal permits.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas and water resources requires careful management of emissions and produced water. The area's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact infrastructure integrity.