TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 443 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 443 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.3 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). Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas transmission and distribution. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and well completion technologies typical of the region, such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, to access natural gas reserves. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized extraction facilities in Colorado. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, contributing to the regional natural gas supply chain and supporting local energy infrastructure.

The facility is located in a semi-arid, rural area of southeastern Colorado, with low population density and limited water resources. Gas extraction in this region can affect local air quality through emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds, and may impact groundwater if proper well integrity measures are not maintained. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low.