TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 483 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 483 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.8 miles southwest 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 operations involve drilling, well completion, and gas processing. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on local air and water quality. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density may reduce some risks, but seismic and climate hazards in Colorado, such as wildfires and drought, are relevant. The facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing exposure to populated areas. However, the area is prone to drought and wildfires, which can pose operational risks. Seismic activity in the Raton Basin is generally low, but induced seismicity from extraction activities is a consideration. The facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and local water resources requires careful management of emissions and water usage.