XTO Energy, Inc. - AC 07-04V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - AC 07-04V is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 17.3 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a historically active area for coalbed methane and conventional gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and well completion technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The NAICS codes indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130). This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its operational status underscores its role in meeting regional natural gas demand. The environmental context includes proximity to rural areas and potential considerations related to water usage and methane emissions, which are typical for gas extraction operations in Colorado.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low-density population. Gas extraction activities in this area may involve water management for hydraulic fracturing and potential methane leakage. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's infrastructure is designed to withstand typical geological conditions. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure.