XTO Energy, Inc. - HR 01-05V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - HR 01-05V is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.4 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 operates within the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane production. The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of natural gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard wellhead equipment and separation processes typical of the region. The Raton Basin has a history of moderate seismic activity, which is a relevant risk factor for gas infrastructure. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas production in southeastern Colorado. Its operational status indicates ongoing extraction activities that feed into regional gathering systems and interstate pipelines. The site's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community exposure risks.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and low population density. The area experiences moderate seismic hazard due to historical tectonic activity in the Raton Basin. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town, Cokedale, over 14 miles away. Typical gas extraction in this region involves moderate pressures and aging infrastructure.