XTO Energy, Inc. - GE 33-01 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - GE 33-01 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.3 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is situated in a region with a long history of oil and gas development. 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 natural gas pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental protection. As a gas extraction site, this facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain, feeding into gathering systems and transmission pipelines that serve regional and national markets. Its location in the Raton Basin, a known coalbed methane and conventional gas producing area, underscores its role in local energy infrastructure. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production activities supporting energy demands.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Cokedale about 14 miles away. The area is subject to moderate seismic risk and occasional drought conditions. Gas extraction operations may involve water usage for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management, which are regulated to protect local groundwater resources.