TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 165 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 165 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, near the town of Cokedale. The facility operates within the United States, a country with extensive natural gas production infrastructure. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety for natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs conventional drilling and extraction technologies typical of the Rocky Mountain region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in Colorado's oil and gas fields. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, serving local and downstream markets. Its location in Las Animas County places it within the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and natural gas producing area. The operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting energy needs and economic activity in the region.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale approximately 15 miles away. The area is subject to seismic activity typical of the Rocky Mountain region, though major events are infrequent. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can impact operations and infrastructure integrity.