Overview
WEXPRO CO - SUGARLOAF GOV'T is a gas extraction facility located near Dinosaur, Colorado, in Moffat County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
WEXPRO CO - SUGARLOAF GOV'T is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.5 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 United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in a rural area of northwestern Colorado is typical for gas extraction operations in the region, which is part of the broader Rocky Mountain gas-producing area. As a gas extraction facility, WEXPRO CO - SUGARLOAF GOV'T contributes to the local energy supply chain. Its remote location reduces immediate population exposure risks, but operations still require adherence to safety and environmental standards. The facility's role in natural gas production supports regional energy infrastructure and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a remote area of Moffat County, Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and sparse population. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk from gas extraction activities. However, the region is subject to seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires, which could pose operational risks. The facility's environmental impact is managed through state and federal regulations, including air quality and water protection measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.5 miles north of Dinosaur, at SESE SEC 9 T11N R101W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with compliance to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
The remote location reduces population exposure risks, but the region faces seismic and wildfire hazards that require operational safeguards.
Facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing up to tens of millions of cubic feet per day, depending on reservoir characteristics.
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