Overview
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 496 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, near Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 496 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas extraction and processing. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets standards for gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water management. The facility's scale is typical for the region, with extraction operations feeding into local gathering lines and processing plants. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. The facility's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Spanish Peaks Wilderness area underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption. Its operational status contributes to the regional energy supply chain, supporting downstream natural gas distribution and industrial use.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by low population density and significant ecological value due to nearby mountain ranges and wilderness areas. Gas extraction operations can contribute to air emissions, including methane and volatile organic compounds, which may affect local air quality. The region's seismic and climate hazards are generally low, but water usage and potential groundwater contamination are key environmental considerations. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and federal agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through strict permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 496 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.1 miles southwest of Cokedale, at coordinates 37.023858 N, -104.917370 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), covering well construction, emissions, and water management.
The Raton Basin hosts moderate-scale gas extraction operations, with wells typically producing from coalbed methane and tight gas formations. Facilities like TIMBER CREEK 496 are part of a network feeding into regional processing plants.
Key environmental considerations include methane emissions, water usage, and potential groundwater contamination. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to wilderness areas require careful management to minimize ecological impact.
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