TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 216 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 216 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 14.4 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas supply chain in the region. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is involved in the initial production phase, with typical operations including drilling, well completion, and gas processing. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its dual role in extracting both natural gas and natural gas liquids. Located in the Raton Basin, the facility contributes to the regional energy grid, supplying natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Its proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks area places it in a region with diverse ecological habitats, though specific environmental impacts are managed through state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated 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. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to occasional drought conditions, which can influence water usage and land disturbance associated with gas extraction.