TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 493 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 493 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.5 miles west 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 within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in the Raton Basin suggests typical gas extraction methods such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, common in the region. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in southeastern Colorado, serving local and regional energy markets. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting grid reliability and community energy needs. The surrounding area is characterized by rural terrain and moderate seismic activity, which are considered in operational planning.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences moderate seismic risk and occasional drought conditions, which can impact water availability for extraction operations. Proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Purgatoire River watershed necessitates careful management of water resources and potential runoff to protect local ecosystems.