XTO Energy, Inc. - HR 16-12V Gas Extraction Facility, Las Animas County, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - HR 16-12V is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 18.2 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), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. The facility's location in Colorado's Raton Basin places it within a region known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production, with typical extraction methods including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its operational status ensures ongoing gas production, which feeds into midstream pipelines for distribution. The environmental context includes proximity to rural areas and potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through state and federal permitting requirements.

The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, within the Raton Basin. This region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with low annual precipitation. Proximity to populated areas is limited, but the facility's operations may affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing activities. Seismic hazard exposure is low, but climate-related risks include drought and wildfire potential.