Overview
ARKLATX OP./VIC-HILDEBRAND #14 is an operational gas extraction facility located 2.5 miles east of Smackover, Ouachita County, Arkansas. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ARKLATX OP./VIC-HILDEBRAND #14 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Smackover oil and gas field in Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves the region's natural gas production needs, contributing to the local energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, a state with a long history of oil and gas production. The facility's location in Ouachita County places it within a region with moderate seismic activity and proximity to populated areas. Its role in gas extraction supports downstream energy markets and local industrial activity, highlighting its significance in the regional gas infrastructure network.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with moderate seismic hazard exposure, which can impact gas extraction operations. Proximity to populated areas like Smackover requires adherence to safety regulations to mitigate risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 2.5 miles east of Smackover, in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Smackover field, contributing to the regional energy supply.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are regulated by the US PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for pipeline and gas operations.
Arkansas has a mix of small to medium-scale gas extraction facilities, often associated with the Fayetteville Shale and Smackover formations.
It is part of the upstream gas production network, supplying natural gas to processing plants and pipelines that serve industrial and residential consumers.
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