TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 200 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 200 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.8 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. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates under federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. The region's gas infrastructure typically involves wellheads, gathering lines, and processing equipment to handle raw natural gas from the Raton Basin or similar formations. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas delivery to downstream markets. Its location in a rural area with moderate population density influences operational practices, with emphasis on safety and environmental stewardship in accordance with state guidelines.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through fugitive emissions and require careful water management. The area's seismic risk is low, but climate hazards include potential for wildfires and drought, which may affect operations.