XTO ENERGY, INC. - HR 35-07V Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

XTO ENERGY, INC. - HR 35-07V is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.5 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As part of the United States' extensive gas extraction network, it plays a role in meeting domestic energy demands. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and adheres to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access reserves in formations such as the Niobrara and Codell. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility's proximity to the Raton Basin and the Spanish Peaks area underscores the need for careful management of emissions and water usage. As part of the broader gas infrastructure, it supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities in this area can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources are a concern due to the water-intensive nature of hydraulic fracturing, and the facility must comply with state and federal regulations to protect groundwater. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, which may influence operational safety protocols.