WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 6 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - CARL ALLEN 6 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 46.9 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). It is situated in a region known for its natural gas production within the Rocky Mountain area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Colorado, supporting local energy needs and potentially feeding into interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area of Moffat County reduces proximity to dense populations, but it still requires adherence to environmental and safety standards to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction, such as methane emissions and groundwater protection.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences cold winters and hot summers, with potential for seismic activity due to nearby fault lines. Gas extraction operations must manage risks related to groundwater contamination, air emissions, and wildlife disturbance, particularly in habitats used by greater sage-grouse and mule deer.