XTO Energy, Inc. - AC 10-07 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - AC 10-07 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 19.8 miles west 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 upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant natural gas activity, often involving hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access reserves in formations like the Raton Basin. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid grasslands and proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Operations may involve water management and methane emissions controls, with state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addressing air quality and water protection.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, with low population density and agricultural land use. Proximity to the Raton Basin may involve geological considerations such as seismic activity from hydraulic fracturing. Air quality and water resource management are key environmental concerns, regulated by state and federal agencies.