Overview
WEXPRO CO - HIAWATHA UNI is a gas extraction facility located near Dinosaur, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
WEXPRO CO - HIAWATHA UNI is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.7 miles northeast of Dinosaur. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, with NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Its location in the Rocky Mountain region places it within a significant natural gas producing area. 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 pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, gathering lines, and initial processing equipment. The region's geology and climate, including cold winters and seismic stability, influence operational practices. This facility contributes to the local and regional natural gas supply, supporting energy needs in the western United States. Its role in the gas infrastructure network helps maintain grid reliability and provides feedstock for industrial and residential use. The remote location reduces immediate population density risks but requires robust environmental management to protect local ecosystems.
Environmental context
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, but the area supports wildlife such as mule deer and sage grouse. Operating pressure and vintage of equipment are typical for the region, with moderate seismic hazard exposure. Climate factors include cold winters and potential for snowmelt runoff, which may affect surface water management.
Frequently asked questions
WEXPRO CO - HIAWATHA UNI is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.7 miles northeast of Dinosaur, at coordinates 40.993864 N, -108.607175 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.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines.
The remote location in northwestern Colorado reduces population density risks but requires careful environmental management due to sensitive sagebrush ecosystems and cold climate conditions.
Colorado is a major natural gas producer, with extraction supporting regional energy needs and contributing to the US gas supply. Facilities like this one are part of a network that feeds into interstate pipelines.
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