WEXPRO - East Hiawatha Mosu (Tank 923) Gas Extraction Facility, Dinosaur, Colorado

WEXPRO - East Hiawatha Mosu (Tank 923) is a gas extraction facility located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, near the border with Utah. The facility operates within the US regulatory framework for gas infrastructure, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and storage tanks for produced hydrocarbons. The region is part of the Uinta-Piceance Basin, a significant area for natural gas production in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Moffat County. Its remote location reduces population exposure risks, but operations must manage environmental factors such as seismic activity and climate conditions typical of the Colorado Plateau. The site plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure network serving the western United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, with Dinosaur being a small town. Seismic hazard in the area is moderate, and climate conditions include cold winters and dry summers, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Operations must comply with environmental regulations to protect local air and water quality.