TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 447 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 447 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.6 miles west 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 both upstream gas production and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in a rural area suggests typical extraction infrastructure, including wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network in southeastern Colorado, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its operational status ensures continued gas production from the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas area. The site's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks adds a geographic context to its environmental setting.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences moderate seismic activity due to the nearby Sangre de Cristo fault zone. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing population exposure risks. However, the facility's gas extraction operations involve high-pressure equipment and potential methane emissions, requiring adherence to air quality and well integrity regulations.