Overview
WEXPRO COMPANY- JC DONELL 14-29 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.4 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production.
WEXPRO COMPANY- JC DONELL 14-29 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 48.4 miles northwest of Craig. The facility operates within the Niobrara shale play, a key natural gas-producing region in the United States. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Additionally, Colorado's oil and gas regulations, enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), apply to drilling and production activities. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility's proximity to the Rocky Mountain region also introduces seismic and climate hazard exposure, though specific risks are managed through state and federal regulations. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, a region characterized by semi-arid climate and sparse population. The area's natural gas extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water resources, including the Yampa River basin, may be impacted by hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The region's seismic activity is generally low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a monitored concern. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and EPA helps mitigate these environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.4 miles northwest of Craig, at the NWSE section of Section 29, Township 12 North, Range 97 West.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported via pipelines to end users.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Federal pipeline safety is governed by PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192.
Facilities in the Niobrara shale vary widely, but many are medium to large-scale operations with multiple wells and supporting infrastructure, producing millions of cubic feet of gas per day.
Potential impacts include air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. However, operators must comply with state and federal regulations to minimize these effects, including air permits and water management plans.
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