TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 202 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 202 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.3 miles southwest 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, this facility operates under federal and state regulatory frameworks, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. Colorado's regulatory environment includes the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules, which govern drilling, production, and environmental protection. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing region, suggests typical extraction methods such as vertical or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and rural communities requires adherence to setback and emissions regulations. The operational status indicates ongoing production, which plays a role in the broader energy infrastructure of Colorado and the United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the Raton Basin may influence operational risk. The area experiences moderate climate hazards, including drought and wildfire risk, which could impact infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight by COGCC addresses water use and methane emissions.