Overview
Timber Creek - Timber Creek 109 & Timber is a gas extraction facility in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. It is operational and located near Cokedale.
Timber Creek - Timber Creek 109 & Timber is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13 miles west of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States, a country with extensive natural gas infrastructure and stringent regulatory oversight. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the production of natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and integrity. Additionally, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) provides state-level oversight. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region vary in capacity, but many operate at moderate to high production volumes. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The facility's operations are subject to local air quality regulations and water management practices. Its role in the regional gas grid contributes to energy supply for both local and broader markets, supporting industrial and residential needs.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with potential environmental considerations including air emissions from extraction processes and water usage for hydraulic fracturing. The area is prone to occasional drought conditions, which may affect water availability. Proximity to populated areas is limited given the rural setting, but seismic activity in the region is generally low. Regulatory requirements under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act apply to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The Timber Creek facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13 miles west of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.128828, -104.859512.
The Timber Creek facility is currently operational, focusing on natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) at the state level, and by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 at the federal level.
Key environmental concerns include air emissions from extraction and processing, water usage and potential contamination, and land disturbance. Regulations under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act help mitigate these impacts.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary widely in capacity, from small wells to large-scale operations producing millions of cubic feet per day. The Timber Creek facility is part of this diverse landscape.
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