TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 458 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 458 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both gas extraction and processing of natural gas liquids. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity. Environmentally, the facility is located 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 suggests ongoing compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, including emissions controls and water management practices.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, which reduces the risk of exposure to nearby communities. Gas extraction activities in this area may affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, as well as water resources through potential groundwater contamination. The region's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfires could pose operational risks.