ARKLATX OPERATING/J.HEGWOOD D6 Gas Extraction Facility, Norphlet, Arkansas

ARKLATX OPERATING/J.HEGWOOD D6 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 2 miles northwest of Norphlet on 7 Brothers Road in Union County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the United States, a country with extensive gas infrastructure governed by federal regulations such as PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility operates under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. In the Arkansas region, gas extraction typically involves conventional and unconventional methods, with wells tapping into the Gulf Coast Basin formations. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in the area. As part of the U.S. gas infrastructure, this facility supports local energy supply and economic activity in Union County. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the regional gas grid, which serves residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The facility's location in a rural area reduces proximity-related risks, while adherence to state and federal safety standards maintains operational integrity.

The facility is located in a rural area of Union County, Arkansas, with low population density, reducing potential exposure risks. The region's climate includes moderate seismic activity, but the facility's design and operational practices align with local environmental regulations. Proximity to water bodies and ecosystems is managed through standard industry practices for gas extraction sites.