Gas Extraction Operational

WEXPRO CO - BW MUSSER 15 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

CRAIG 46.6 MI. NW OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

WEXPRO CO - BW MUSSER 15 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Craig. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

WEXPRO CO - BW MUSSER 15 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 46.6 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado involve drilling and processing natural gas from underground reservoirs. The scale of such facilities varies, but they often include wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines. This facility plays a role in the local gas grid, supporting energy needs in Moffat County and beyond. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to gas supply. The environmental context includes proximity to populated areas and potential seismic or climate hazards, though specific risks are managed through regulatory compliance.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a rural area of Moffat County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions and is subject to seismic activity typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 addresses pipeline safety and environmental protection.

Frequently asked questions

WEXPRO CO - BW MUSSER 15 is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 46.6 miles northwest of Craig, with coordinates 40.933335 N, -108.303496 W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS code 211130.

The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated to minimize environmental impact, including air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Facilities must comply with state and federal environmental laws.

Gas extraction facilities vary widely in scale, from small well sites to large processing plants. Capacity is often measured in millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).

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