Overview
WEXPRO - SUGARLOAF GOVERNMENT 6 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 6 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 49.3 miles north of Dinosaur. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region. As a gas extraction site, the facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines. The facility's location in a rural area of northwestern Colorado places it within a region known for natural gas production from the Uinta-Piceance Basin. Typical extraction operations involve well drilling, gas processing, and pipeline transport. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas delivery to downstream markets. Its operational status indicates ongoing activity in a region with moderate seismic and climate hazard exposure. The remote location reduces proximity risks to densely populated areas, though environmental monitoring remains standard practice.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Moffat County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences cold winters and moderate seismic activity. Standard environmental controls for gas extraction include methane leak detection and groundwater protection. The facility's distance from urban centers reduces immediate community exposure risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 49.3 miles north of Dinosaur, with coordinates 40.933128° N, -108.740638° W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active gas extraction and production.
Located in a rural area with low population density, the facility follows standard environmental controls for methane leak detection and groundwater protection.
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