ARKLATX OPERATING/LISBON NW Gas Extraction Facility, Mount Holly, Arkansas

ARKLATX OPERATING/LISBON NW is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 8 miles east of Mount Holly, Arkansas, in Union County. The facility is part of the United States' extensive natural gas infrastructure, which is regulated under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain. The facility operates under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its focus on extracting natural gas. Gas extraction facilities in the Arkansas region typically range from small to medium scale, often serving local gathering systems that feed into larger transmission pipelines. The regulatory framework ensures adherence to safety standards for well construction, operation, and maintenance. Environmentally, the facility's location in southern Arkansas places it in a region with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather events, including tornadoes. Proximity to populated areas like Mount Holly necessitates careful management of operational risks. The facility's role in the local gas supply chain supports energy needs for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the area.

The facility is located in southern Arkansas, a region with moderate seismic risk and exposure to severe weather such as tornadoes and thunderstorms. Proximity to Mount Holly and other communities requires adherence to safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations. The local environment includes forested areas and agricultural land, where potential impacts on air and water quality are managed through state and federal regulations.