TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 193 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 193 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.3 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 upstream gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in the Raton Basin suggests typical extraction methods for coalbed methane or conventional gas, with standard wellhead pressures and gathering systems. As part of the regional gas infrastructure, this facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain serving local and interstate markets. Its operational status ensures ongoing production, supporting energy needs in the area. The facility's environmental context includes semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Spanish Peaks, with typical considerations for water management and methane emissions in gas extraction operations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. Gas extraction in this area involves considerations for water usage, potential groundwater impacts, and methane leakage. The site is not in a densely populated area, reducing immediate population risk, but seismic activity in the Raton Basin is low to moderate. Climate hazards include occasional wildfires and drought conditions, which may affect operations.