WEXPRO CO - POWDER WASH Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - POWDER WASH is a natural gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 47.7 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. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines. In Colorado, state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water protection. The facility's remote location in Moffat County suggests it is part of the broader Rocky Mountain gas production region, which includes the Piceance Basin. As a gas extraction site, WEXPRO CO - POWDER WASH contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and downstream infrastructure. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, and its location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain community-related risks. The facility's environmental context involves typical considerations for gas extraction, such as water usage, methane emissions, and land disturbance, managed under state and federal permits.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing community exposure risks. However, the area is subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations, and climate hazards include drought and wildfire. Regulatory oversight by COGCC addresses water protection and air quality, including methane emission controls.