Overview
WEXPRO CO - F WILSON 29E is an operational gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Dinosaur. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
WEXPRO CO - F WILSON 29E is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.7 miles northeast of Dinosaur. 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 rural area of northwestern Colorado, part of the larger Piceance Basin natural gas region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering pipelines. The Piceance Basin is known for tight gas formations, requiring hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling for production. This facility contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and downstream markets. Its remote location in Moffat County reduces proximity to densely populated areas, but operations must manage environmental considerations such as water usage and methane emissions. The facility's role in the gas infrastructure network is part of Colorado's significant natural gas production sector.
Environmental context
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 wildfire risk. Proximity to the Dinosaur National Monument area may require attention to air quality and wildlife habitat. Seismic activity in the region is low, but the facility must manage groundwater protection and methane leakage as part of its environmental compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.7 miles northeast of Dinosaur, with coordinates 40.992551 N, -108.601303 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, which cover crude petroleum and natural gas extraction and natural gas liquid extraction.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and facilities.
The Piceance Basin is a major natural gas producing region in Colorado, with wells typically producing from tight gas formations using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. Facilities range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads.
Colorado is a significant natural gas producer, and facilities like this one contribute to the state's gas supply, feeding into gathering systems and interstate pipelines that serve regional and national markets.
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