TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 471 Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 471 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.6 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a historically active area for coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. 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. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The NAICS codes indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130). The environmental context of this facility includes its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Purgatoire River watershed underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations. Its operational status contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and national gas demand.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed raises considerations for water management and potential impacts on local hydrology. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk. These factors necessitate robust environmental monitoring and compliance with state and federal regulations.