Overview
WEXPRO - East Hiawatha Mosu (Tank 344) is a gas extraction facility in Dinosaur, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
WEXPRO - East Hiawatha Mosu (Tank 344) is a gas extraction facility located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas production sector in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in Colorado, a state with significant oil and gas production. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the regional gas grid. Its location in a rural area of northwestern Colorado places it within a region known for natural gas development, with typical environmental considerations including water management and land use.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, a region with a history of oil and gas extraction. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, as well as proximity to wildlife habitats. The area experiences a semi-arid climate, which influences water management practices at extraction sites.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.987230, -108.608390.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the East Hiawatha Mosu field.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and facilities.
Colorado is a major natural gas producing state, and this facility contributes to the state's gas supply, feeding into local gathering systems and processing plants.
Environmental considerations include water management for hydraulic fracturing, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental regulations.
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