Overview
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 511 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, near Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 511 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.4 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Raton Basin. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. 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 operations in this region involve drilling, well completion, and gas processing to separate natural gas from other hydrocarbons. The facility likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport gas to processing plants. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risks, though seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region and aging infrastructure may pose operational challenges. The facility plays a role in the broader US natural gas network, supporting downstream power generation and industrial use.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure risks. However, the region is subject to occasional seismic activity and drought conditions, which can impact infrastructure integrity and water availability for operations. The facility's emissions and water usage are regulated under state and federal environmental laws.
Frequently asked questions
TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 511 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.4 miles west of Cokedale, in the Raton Basin region.
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 are regulated by the US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
Risks include seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region, potential for pipeline leaks, and water management challenges in the semi-arid environment.
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