WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 27 Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 27 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 47.8 miles northwest of Craig. The facility operates within the United States' natural gas sector, which is governed by federal pipeline safety regulations including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction operations in Colorado involve wells that tap into natural gas reservoirs, often associated with the Niobrara or other formations. The regulatory framework ensures safety standards for well construction, operation, and maintenance. This facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of extraction operations away from densely populated zones, though proximity to sensitive habitats may require environmental management practices.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate human exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through fugitive emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing or produced water management. The area's seismic hazard is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire may pose operational risks.