TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 246 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 246 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 13.2 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas production sector in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a historically active area for coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate involvement in both raw gas production and processing of natural gas liquids. This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local communities and industrial consumers. Its operational status underscores its role in maintaining gas production capacity in Colorado. The environmental context includes proximity to rural areas and potential considerations for water resources and air quality, typical of gas extraction operations in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, within the Raton Basin. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with variable precipitation. Gas extraction operations in this area may interact with local water tables and require management of produced water. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing direct exposure risks, but operational practices must address potential impacts on air quality and land use.