WEXPRO COMPANY - MUSSER 34 PAD Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

WEXPRO COMPANY - MUSSER 34 PAD is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 47.4 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids 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, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply, focusing on well integrity, emissions, and water protection. The facility's location in the Rocky Mountain region suggests it may be part of the Niobrara or Mancos shale plays, which are known for natural gas production. As a gas extraction site, the facility contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy. Its remote location in Moffat County reduces proximity to densely populated areas, but operations must still manage environmental impacts such as air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The facility's role in natural gas liquids extraction adds value through the production of ethane, propane, and butane, which are used in petrochemical manufacturing and heating.

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 wildfires and flash floods. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the facility must comply with air quality regulations for volatile organic compounds and methane emissions. Water resources in the region are managed carefully due to drought conditions, and the facility likely uses water for hydraulic fracturing and dust control.