TIMBER CREEK - XTO 489 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

TIMBER CREEK - XTO 489 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 17.8 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. As a gas extraction site in the United States, TIMBER CREEK - XTO 489 operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility is located in a region with a history of oil and gas development, and its operations are subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the Rocky Mountain region. Its location in a rural area of Las Animas County minimizes proximity to dense populations, though it may still be subject to environmental monitoring for air and water quality. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing gas extraction activities that support local energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density development. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing potential exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations may involve water usage and emissions that require management under state and federal environmental regulations. The area's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire could pose operational risks.