TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 518 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - TIMBER CREEK 518 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 17.4 miles west 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 infrastructure and supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. The NAICS codes associated with this facility (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on geological conditions and infrastructure. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a semi-arid region with proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality and water management standards. The facility's role in the local grid supports energy distribution to nearby communities and industrial users.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed necessitates careful water management and erosion control. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and gas extraction operations must comply with state regulations to mitigate risks to groundwater and air quality.