Timber Creek - Timber Creek 142 & Timber Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - Timber Creek 142 & Timber is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 17.1 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a historically active area for coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. 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 governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling, well completion, and initial processing of natural gas. The NAICS codes indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130). Typical operations include wellhead compression, dehydration, and separation of gas from liquids. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its operational status underscores its role in maintaining production capacity in Colorado's gas fields. The environmental context includes proximity to rural areas and potential considerations related to water resources and air emissions, managed under state and federal regulations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale over 17 miles away. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are moderate. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire potential, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses environmental protections.