TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 512 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 512 is a natural gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.3 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. The facility's location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area, suggests it may utilize typical extraction technologies such as hydraulic fracturing or conventional well drilling. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its operational status and location in a historically productive basin underscore its role in the broader US gas infrastructure network.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale. The area experiences moderate seismic risk and occasional drought conditions, which may influence water management practices. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC addresses potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and wildlife habitat.