Overview
WEXPRO CO - LASHER WELL # 11 is a gas extraction facility located near Dinosaur, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the natural gas supply chain in Moffat County.
WEXPRO CO - LASHER WELL # 11 is a natural gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 52.4 miles north of Dinosaur. 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. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction well, it is part of the broader infrastructure that feeds into regional gathering systems and processing plants. Typical operations involve drilling, completion, and production of natural gas from subsurface reservoirs. Located in the sparsely populated region of northwestern Colorado, the facility contributes to the local energy economy. The area is characterized by semi-arid climate and rugged terrain, with potential environmental considerations including water usage and methane emissions management. The facility's grid role is to supply raw natural gas to downstream processing and transportation networks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado with low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing immediate risk from gas extraction operations. However, the area is subject to seismic activity from natural causes and potential induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which could impact operations and infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 52.4 miles north of Dinosaur, at NW SE SEC 25 T12N R101W.
It is a natural gas extraction well that produces raw natural gas, which is then processed and transported through the US gas infrastructure.
The facility operates under US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe extraction and transport of natural gas.
Colorado has a significant natural gas industry, with thousands of wells producing from basins like the Denver-Julesburg and Piceance. Individual well production varies widely.
Risks include methane leakage, water contamination, induced seismicity, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these.
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