ARK PRODUCTION SVC/JE MURPHY 3 Gas Extraction Facility, Norphlet, Arkansas

ARK PRODUCTION SVC/JE MURPHY 3 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 1.33 miles northwest of County Road 68 in Norphlet, Arkansas. The facility operates within the United States' natural gas sector, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the regional energy supply chain. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream natural gas production. Typical gas extraction facilities in Arkansas operate under state and federal regulations that govern well construction, emissions, and safety. The region is part of the Arkoma Basin, a known natural gas-producing area. Environmentally, the facility's location in rural Ouachita County suggests lower population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can involve flaring, fugitive emissions, and water usage. The facility's operational status implies ongoing compliance with environmental permits and monitoring requirements under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Its role in local gas supply supports energy infrastructure in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Ouachita County, Arkansas, which reduces potential exposure to populated zones. Gas extraction operations may involve emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, as well as water usage for hydraulic fracturing if applicable. The region's geology and climate pose moderate seismic and flood risks, which are managed through standard industry practices and regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state agencies.