TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 214 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 214 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.2 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for its natural gas production within the Raton Basin. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small wellhead sites to larger centralized processing plants, with capacities varying widely. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential for seismic activity and proximity to rural communities. The facility's operational status suggests it contributes to local energy supply and economic activity, while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations. Its role in the regional gas infrastructure supports downstream power generation and industrial use.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale approximately 14 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic hazard and occasional drought conditions, which can impact water availability for extraction operations. Local wildlife includes mule deer and pronghorn, and the facility's operations are subject to state-level air quality and water management regulations.