Overview
WEXPRO CO - LASHER 6 is a gas extraction facility located near Dinosaur, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
WEXPRO CO - LASHER 6 is an operational gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 52.9 miles north of Dinosaur. The facility operates within the United States' extensive natural gas infrastructure network, which is governed by federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and distribution. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical gas extraction operations in this region involve wellhead processing, separation, and initial compression before gas enters transmission pipelines. Colorado's gas infrastructure is subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) in addition to federal regulations. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain, serving the broader energy needs of the western United States. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though operations must still comply with rigorous safety and environmental standards to protect local ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a sparsely populated area of northwestern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid rangeland and proximity to the Dinosaur National Monument. Gas extraction operations in this region must manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and wildlife habitats. The area's seismic activity is low, but the facility's infrastructure is designed to withstand typical climate hazards such as wildfires and flash floods.
Frequently asked questions
WEXPRO CO - LASHER 6 is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 52.9 miles north of Dinosaur, at coordinates 40.976430 N, -108.696609 W.
WEXPRO CO - LASHER 6 is a gas extraction facility, meaning it is involved in the production and initial processing of natural gas from underground reservoirs.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations such as PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
WEXPRO CO - LASHER 6 is currently operational, indicating it is actively engaged in gas extraction activities.
As a gas extraction facility, WEXPRO CO - LASHER 6 is part of the upstream segment of the US natural gas supply chain, producing raw gas that is then processed and transported via pipelines to end users.
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