ARKLATX OPERATING/MURPHY C D-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Norphlet, Arkansas

ARKLATX OPERATING/MURPHY C D-3 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 5 miles north of Norphlet on County Road 68, in Ouachita County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It represents a typical gas extraction operation in the region, contributing to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling and production activities that are subject to state and federal environmental oversight. The scale of operations is consistent with other facilities in the Ark-La-Tex region, a historically significant area for oil and gas production. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of southern Arkansas, characterized by forested terrain and proximity to the Ouachita River basin. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to occasional severe weather, including tornadoes. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing gas extraction, which supports regional energy needs and contributes to the local economy through employment and tax revenue.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Ouachita County, Arkansas, within the Gulf Coastal Plain region. The local environment includes mixed pine-hardwood forests and agricultural lands. The area is subject to moderate seismic risk and occasional severe weather events such as tornadoes and flooding. Gas extraction operations in this region must comply with environmental regulations to manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and local ecosystems.