Timber Creek - Timber Creek 533 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - Timber Creek 533 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.1 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, gathering lines, and separation equipment typical of upstream operations. The Raton Basin has historically supported moderate gas output. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through fugitive emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing if employed. The site's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Purgatoire River watershed underscores the need for careful environmental management.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado with low population density, which reduces immediate community exposure to operational risks. Gas extraction activities may contribute to local air emissions and water usage, particularly if hydraulic fracturing is employed. The area's ecological setting includes grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands, supporting wildlife such as mule deer and pronghorn. Proximity to the Purgatoire River watershed necessitates careful water management to protect downstream ecosystems.