Overview
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 480 is a gas extraction facility located near Cokedale, Colorado, United States. It operates in Las Animas County, a region with active natural gas production.
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 480 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 16.6 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques to access natural gas from sedimentary basins. This facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and downstream markets. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though operations are subject to environmental monitoring and compliance with state and federal regulations to mitigate impacts on air and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density rural development. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though not at high frequency. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and PHMSA addresses these factors through safety and environmental compliance requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County, approximately 16.6 miles southwest of Cokedale.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) for state-level oversight.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and COGCC rules covering well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and environmental protection.
Gas extraction in this region is subject to environmental monitoring for air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The COGCC requires permits and mitigation measures to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and communities.
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