TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 255 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 255 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for 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, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and gathering. 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 operations at such facilities include wellhead compression, dehydration, and separation processes. Located in a rural area of southern Colorado, the facility contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy. The environmental context includes semi-arid terrain with potential for wildlife habitat interactions. The facility's proximity to populated areas is low, reducing certain risk factors, though seismic and climate hazards in the region are generally moderate. Its operational status and regulatory compliance support its role in the broader gas infrastructure network.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area has low population density, reducing exposure to populated-area risks. Seismic activity in the Raton Basin is generally low, but the region can experience occasional wildfires and drought conditions. The facility's operations may interact with local wildlife and water resources, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations.