XTO Energy, Inc. - Hill Ranch #1 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - Hill Ranch #1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 15.8 miles west of Cokedale, Colorado, in Las Animas County. The facility is operational and falls under the gas extraction sector, with NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in the Raton Basin places it within a region known for coalbed methane and conventional natural gas production. 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 includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is typical for the region, with multiple wells contributing to local gas supply. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to the Spanish Peaks and the Purgatoire River watershed necessitates careful management of produced water and emissions. The site contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use in Colorado and beyond. Its operational status ensures ongoing gas production in a historically significant energy-producing area.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and juniper woodlands. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional drought conditions. Proximity to the Purgatoire River requires adherence to water quality regulations for produced water disposal. The site's operations are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission controls, to mitigate local and regional environmental impacts.