XTO Energy, Inc. - Hill Ranch #2 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - Hill Ranch #2 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.8 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). It represents a typical mid-scale gas extraction operation in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs conventional drilling and wellhead separation technologies to produce natural gas. The region's geology, part of the Raton Basin, supports coalbed methane and conventional gas production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through fugitive emissions and water resources through produced water management. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional energy supply.

The facility is located in a semi-arid, rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing direct community exposure. However, gas extraction operations in this region face risks from seismic activity (though low) and potential climate hazards such as drought and wildfires. Typical infrastructure in the area is subject to PHMSA oversight for safety.