XTO Energy, Inc. - HR 35-04V Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

XTO Energy, Inc. - HR 35-04V is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.8 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 is situated in the Raton Basin, a region known for coalbed methane production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The Raton Basin has a history of moderate seismic activity, which is a factor in operational risk assessments. The facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community risks, but the presence of coalbed methane extraction requires careful management of groundwater and methane emissions.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences moderate seismic hazard due to historical earthquakes in the Raton Basin. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the nearest town over 14 miles away. The facility's operations involve managing methane emissions and groundwater impacts, typical for coalbed methane extraction in this basin.