TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 474 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 474 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.3 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 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ conventional drilling and extraction technologies, with capacities varying by well. This facility plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure, supplying natural gas to downstream processing and distribution networks. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though seismic and climate hazards in Colorado may be considered in operational planning. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to energy supply.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density, reducing potential exposure to populated areas. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with moderate seismic activity. Operational practices must consider water management and land use impacts typical of gas extraction in the Raton Basin.