WEXPRO - CARL ALLEN 8 Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

WEXPRO - CARL ALLEN 8 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.1 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure. The facility operates within the broader context of Colorado's gas extraction industry, which is subject to state and federal regulatory frameworks. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve drilling and production activities, with infrastructure designed to handle natural gas from wells. The NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Moffat County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas. The facility's role in the gas supply chain supports downstream consumers and industrial users in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential exposure risks. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low to moderate. Climate hazards include potential for wildfires and winter storms, which could impact operations. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state agencies addresses environmental protection and safety.