TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 125 | Natural Gas Extraction Facility in Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 125 is a natural gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.3 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the United States. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, typical of the Rocky Mountain region's energy landscape. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its dual role in producing both natural gas and natural gas liquids. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and downstream markets. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of extraction operations away from densely populated zones, though proximity to sensitive ecosystems or communities may require adherence to environmental management practices.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and scrublands. Gas extraction activities in such areas can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water usage and potential groundwater contamination are also key environmental considerations, given the hydrological sensitivity of the region. The site's distance from major population centers reduces direct human exposure, but ecological receptors such as wildlife and vegetation may be affected by infrastructure development and operational disturbances.