ARKLATX OPERATING CO.,INC Gas Extraction Facility, El Dorado, Arkansas

ARKLATX OPERATING CO.,INC is a gas extraction facility situated in Union County, Arkansas, approximately 14 miles southwest of El Dorado. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. This location is part of the broader Ark-La-Tex region, a historically significant area for oil and gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs conventional drilling and extraction technologies typical of the region. The Ark-La-Tex region has a long history of hydrocarbon production, with many facilities of similar scale contributing to the domestic energy supply. Environmentally, the facility's location in a rural area southwest of El Dorado reduces immediate population density risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air and water quality through emissions and potential spills. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, including those from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Union County, Arkansas, which reduces direct exposure to densely populated zones. However, gas extraction operations can contribute to local air emissions, including volatile organic compounds and methane, as well as potential groundwater impacts from drilling fluids. The region's geology and climate, including seismic stability, are typical for the Gulf Coast basin, with moderate risk of natural hazards.