WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 47.7 miles northwest of Craig. 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. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which governs drilling, production, and environmental protection. The facility's location in a rural area of northwestern Colorado suggests it serves as a supply point for regional gas gathering systems. Its operational status and scale are typical for gas extraction in the Rocky Mountain region, contributing to local energy infrastructure and economic activity.

The facility is located in a rural area of Moffat County, Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk to communities. However, gas extraction operations involve potential risks such as methane emissions, groundwater contamination, and surface disturbance. The region's seismic activity is low, but winter weather can impact operations.