Overview
WEXPRO CO - POWDER WASH NORTH CS is a gas pipeline facility in Moffat County, Colorado, USA. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
WEXPRO CO - POWDER WASH NORTH CS is a gas pipeline facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.2 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Rocky Mountain area places it within a significant natural gas producing basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111, 211130, 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility's scale is typical for a compressor station or gathering system in this region. The Powder Wash North CS plays a role in the regional natural gas grid, supporting the transport of gas from production fields to processing and distribution networks. Its operation contributes to the energy supply for the western United States, and its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain community risk factors.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and grazing lands. Proximity to waterways and populated areas is limited due to the remote location. The pipeline's commodity (natural gas) poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids, but methane leakage and cathodic protection systems are standard operational concerns. The area's wildlife includes pronghorn and greater sage-grouse, requiring adherence to best management practices during maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 48.2 miles northwest of Craig, at SWSE SEC 29 T12N R97W.
It is a gas pipeline compressor station or gathering system that transports natural gas from production fields to processing and distribution networks.
The facility is regulated under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines including design, construction, testing, and operation.
The NAICS codes are 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas).
The remote rural location with low population density reduces risk to communities. However, the facility must still comply with PHMSA integrity management requirements for gas pipelines.
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