Overview
ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS/VAUGHN R is an operational gas distribution station in Bentonville, Arkansas, serving the local natural gas network under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ARKANSAS WESTERN GAS/VAUGHN R is a gas distribution station located in Bentonville, Arkansas, within the United States. The facility is part of the natural gas infrastructure that supplies residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. As a distribution station, it plays a key role in reducing pressure and metering gas from transmission pipelines to local networks. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The station is classified under NAICS 221210 for natural gas distribution. Typical gas distribution stations in this region handle moderate flow volumes to serve suburban and rural communities. The station's location in Benton County places it within a growing metropolitan area near the Arkansas-Missouri border. Its operational status ensures continued service to the local community, supporting energy needs for heating, cooking, and industrial processes. The facility's integration into the broader gas grid contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in northwest Arkansas.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a region with moderate seismic hazard and occasional severe weather, including tornadoes. Proximity to populated areas in Bentonville requires adherence to safety regulations regarding pipeline integrity and leak detection. The facility's design and operation must account for climate exposure to ensure continued safe distribution of natural gas.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at HWY S 12 & 279 in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA, within Benton County.
It is a gas distribution station that reduces pressure and meters natural gas from transmission pipelines to local distribution networks serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
The facility is part of the Arkansas Western Gas system, which distributes natural gas in the region.
Gas distribution stations in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, integrity management, and operator qualifications.
The NAICS code for natural gas distribution is 221210, which includes establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems.
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