ARKLATX OPERATING/SWWS #4 Gas Extraction Facility, Norphlet, Arkansas

ARKLATX OPERATING/SWWS #4 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 3.5 miles north of Norphlet, Arkansas, in Union County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure in the southern United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas typically involve wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of such facilities can vary, but they are often medium-sized operations supporting local energy supply. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southern Arkansas, a region with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing community exposure risks. The facility's role in the gas supply chain contributes to regional energy security and economic activity in Union County.

The facility is located in a rural area of southern Arkansas, a region characterized by low population density and moderate seismic activity. The local environment includes forested areas and agricultural land, with the Ouachita River nearby. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impact, including groundwater protection and air quality controls. The facility's distance from major population centers reduces potential exposure risks.