Overview
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 475 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 475 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane and natural gas production. It operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve drilling and well operations, with gas transported via gathering lines to processing plants. The facility is subject to Colorado state regulations and federal oversight. TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 475 contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the region, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces some risk factors, though proximity to the Raton Basin's geological features may influence operational considerations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area has low population density, reducing exposure to populated areas. However, the Raton Basin is seismically active, with induced seismicity concerns related to wastewater injection. The facility's gas extraction operations may involve water usage and methane emissions, which are regulated under state and federal environmental laws.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 475 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles west of Cokedale, in the Raton Basin region of the United States.
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 475 is an operational gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines.
The Raton Basin is known for coalbed methane and natural gas production, with a history of drilling and extraction activities. It is also associated with induced seismicity concerns related to wastewater injection.
The facility extracts natural gas that feeds into local gathering systems and potentially interstate pipelines, supporting regional energy needs and the broader natural gas infrastructure in the United States.
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