Overview
WEXPRO CO - WHEELER PAD is a natural gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Dinosaur. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
WEXPRO CO - WHEELER PAD is a natural gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 53.1 miles north of Dinosaur. The facility is situated in the SW NE section of Section 30, Township 12N, Range 100W, and operates within the United States' robust regulatory framework for gas infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211130 for Natural Gas Extraction. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines. The facility's operational status is active, indicating ongoing extraction activities in the region. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Colorado, a state with significant gas production. Its location in a rural area of Moffat County minimizes proximity to dense populations, but the facility must still adhere to safety and environmental standards to manage risks associated with gas extraction and transport.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences cold winters and hot summers, with potential for seismic activity due to regional fault lines. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the facility must manage risks related to operating pressure and vintage of equipment to prevent leaks or accidents.
Frequently asked questions
WEXPRO CO - WHEELER PAD is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 53.1 miles north of Dinosaur, at coordinates 40.974447 N, -108.676337 W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211130, and is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Key risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure and equipment vintage, and exposure to seismic or climate hazards. This facility's rural location reduces population risk, but equipment age and pressure must be managed.
It is part of the natural gas supply chain in Colorado, contributing to regional gas production. The facility operates under federal and state regulations to ensure safe and reliable extraction.
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