WEXPRO CO - JC DONNELL 12 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - JC DONNELL 12 is a natural gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 49.6 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety for natural gas. The facility's location in the Rocky Mountain region places it within a significant natural gas producing area, with typical extraction operations involving well drilling, completion, and initial processing. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its operational status and location in a sparsely populated area suggest a focus on resource extraction with potential environmental considerations related to water usage, emissions, and land disturbance typical of gas extraction activities.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. The area's seismic risk is low, but climate hazards such as wildfires and drought may affect operations and infrastructure integrity.