TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 448 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 448 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.3 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply. Colorado is a significant natural gas producing state, with extensive infrastructure for extraction and transportation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both raw gas and natural gas liquids recovery. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. Located in the Raton Basin, the facility is part of a mature gas-producing area. The environmental context includes semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Spanish Peaks. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity, supporting downstream gas processing and distribution networks.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The Raton Basin has a history of coal and gas extraction, with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing population exposure risks. Seismic activity in the region is low, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk.