TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 368 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 368 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.6 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. Colorado's gas infrastructure is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal PHMSA pipeline safety standards. The facility operates within the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this area utilize vertical or horizontal wells, with production tied to local gathering systems that feed into interstate pipelines. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain, supporting local energy markets and potentially serving downstream power generation or industrial users. Its location in a rural area with moderate population density influences risk considerations, including proximity to communities and environmental monitoring requirements under state and federal regulations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities in this area can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources, including the nearby Purgatoire River, may be subject to management for hydraulic fracturing or produced water disposal. Seismic risk is low, but the region experiences occasional drought and wildfire hazards, which can affect infrastructure integrity.