TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 410 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 410 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.8 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 both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. As a gas extraction operation in Colorado, the facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal standards including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. The region's gas infrastructure typically involves well pads, gathering lines, and processing facilities to handle production from the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas delivery to regional markets. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks, though operations are subject to environmental monitoring for air emissions and water management under state and federal regulations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town being Cokedale over 14 miles away. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional drought conditions, which can affect water availability for operations. Regulatory requirements include air quality permits for emissions and groundwater monitoring to protect local aquifers.