Overview
WEXPRO CO - JACKS DRAW PAD 18 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.3 miles northwest of Craig. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
WEXPRO CO - JACKS DRAW PAD 18 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 48.3 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111, 211112, and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. 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 United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and facilities. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The remote location in Moffat County suggests a focus on resource extraction with limited nearby population centers. Environmentally, the facility's location in a semi-arid region with low population density reduces some risk factors, but operations still require careful management of emissions, water use, and potential impacts on local wildlife. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing some community risk factors. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The region's seismic and climate hazard exposure is low, but water availability for extraction processes is a concern in this dry environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.3 miles northwest of Craig, at coordinates 40.976026 N, -108.300525 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells, likely involving separation and initial processing before transport to pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Colorado is a major natural gas producer, with many facilities ranging from small well pads to large processing plants. This facility is likely a medium-scale pad with multiple wells.
The remote location in a low-population area reduces community risk, but the semi-arid environment requires careful water management and emission controls.
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