Risk: Low Gas Extraction Operational

WEXPRO - SUGARLOAF GOVERNMENT 4 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

DINOSAUR 50.4 MI. N OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

WEXPRO - SUGARLOAF GOVERNMENT 4 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Dinosaur. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

WEXPRO - SUGARLOAF GOVERNMENT 4 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 50.4 miles north of Dinosaur. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and support activities. It is part of the broader gas infrastructure network in the United States, serving the region's energy supply. 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 likely involves wellheads, gathering lines, and processing equipment typical of the sector. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized extraction facilities in the Rocky Mountain region. Environmentally, the facility is located in a sparsely populated area of northwestern Colorado, reducing direct population exposure. However, the region's seismic and climate hazards, including potential for wildfires and winter storms, are relevant risk factors. The facility contributes to local energy production and economic activity in Moffat County.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a remote area of Moffat County, Colorado, with low population density, which minimizes direct human exposure to operational risks. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with cold winters and potential for wildfires, which could impact infrastructure. Seismic activity in the area is generally low, but the facility's location in a gas-producing region necessitates adherence to safety standards for well integrity and emission controls.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 50.4 miles north of Dinosaur, at coordinates 40.950311 N, -108.744961 W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility 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-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.

Typical risks include potential for methane leaks, groundwater contamination, and impacts from seismic or climate events. Facilities in remote areas like Moffat County have lower population exposure but must manage well integrity and emission controls.

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