WEXPRO CO - JC DONNELL 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - JC DONNELL 1 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 48.6 miles northwest of Craig, Colorado, in Moffat County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, focusing on the production of raw natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The extraction process typically involves drilling and well completion, followed by separation and initial treatment of the gas. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Its role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Moffat County, Colorado, with a semi-arid climate and low population density. The region is characterized by sagebrush steppe and juniper woodlands, and the facility's operations may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water usage for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management are key environmental considerations, regulated under Colorado state laws and federal guidelines.