WEXPRO CO - WB LASHER A5 Gas Extraction Facility, Dinosaur, Colorado

WEXPRO CO - WB LASHER A5 is a gas extraction facility located in the SWSW section of Township 12N, Range 101W, approximately 52.2 miles north of Dinosaur, Colorado. The facility is operational and falls under the 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 activities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's remote location in Moffat County suggests it is part of the broader Rocky Mountain gas production region, known for its natural gas reserves. As a gas extraction site, WEXPRO CO - WB LASHER A5 contributes to the local energy supply chain. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional energy needs. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain risk factors related to population proximity, though environmental considerations such as water usage and emissions are typical for such operations.

The facility is situated in a remote area of northwestern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing risk from potential gas releases. However, the region is subject to seismic activity from natural causes and induced seismicity from oil and gas operations. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which could impact operations.