WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 19 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 19 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 regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's remote location in northwestern Colorado suggests it taps into the region's natural gas reserves, typical of the Rocky Mountain area. As a gas extraction site, WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 19 contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into gathering pipelines that transport gas to processing plants and ultimately to end-users. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional energy needs and economic activity in Moffat County.

The facility is located in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas is low given the remote setting, but the region is subject to seismic activity from natural causes and induced seismicity from oil and gas operations. Climate hazards include potential for wildfires and extreme winter weather, which could impact operations and infrastructure integrity.