TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 251 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 251 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.9 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. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework for gas infrastructure, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant natural gas production, often associated with the Raton Basin. Typical extraction operations involve drilling, well completion, and initial processing to separate gas from liquids. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants and ultimately to end-users. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of extraction facilities near resource deposits, with considerations for environmental management and community safety.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and grassland ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations involve potential impacts on air quality and water resources, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. Seismic hazard in the region is low, but climate hazards such as wildfires and drought may pose operational risks.