Overview
WEXPRO CO - F WILSON 12 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Dinosaur. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas production.
WEXPRO CO - F WILSON 12 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.7 miles northeast of Dinosaur. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, operating within the established regulatory framework of the United States. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard industry practices for natural gas production, including wellhead equipment and separation units. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both gas and liquid hydrocarbon extraction. Located in the sparsely populated area of northwestern Colorado, the facility plays a role in the regional energy infrastructure. Its operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's grid role is to supply natural gas to downstream processing and distribution networks, supporting both residential and industrial consumers in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate human exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The area's geology and climate pose moderate seismic and wildfire risks, which are considered in operational safety protocols.
Frequently asked questions
WEXPRO CO - F WILSON 12 is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.7 miles northeast of Dinosaur, at coordinates 40.990503, -108.595232.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas gathering and production lines.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas from the local reservoir.
Gas extraction in Colorado must comply with state and federal air quality regulations, including methane emission controls, and water management practices to protect groundwater resources.
Other Gas Extraction plants in United States · 6 nearby