Timber Creek - Timber Creek 408 & Timber Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - Timber Creek 408 & Timber is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 16.3 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, contributing to the broader US gas infrastructure network. As a gas extraction plant, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both gas extraction and natural gas liquids recovery. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often tied to the Denver-Julesburg Basin or Raton Basin. The facility's location in a rural area of Las Animas County reduces immediate population density risks, but its proximity to the Raton Basin may involve seismic considerations. The plant plays a role in local energy supply and economic activity, supporting downstream gas processing and distribution networks.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density rural development. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing acute exposure risks. However, the area is subject to occasional seismic activity related to the Raton Basin, which may influence pipeline integrity management. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can affect operational safety and infrastructure resilience.