ARKLATX OPERATING/TOWNSEND A1 Gas Extraction Facility, El Dorado, Arkansas

ARKLATX OPERATING/TOWNSEND A1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 8 miles east of El Dorado, Arkansas, along Highway 63. The facility is located in Union County, a region with a long history of oil and gas production. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the southern United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission and complies with federal pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. The NAICS code 211111 indicates it is classified as crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for facilities in this region that combine oil and gas production. As part of the Ark-La-Tex region's energy infrastructure, this facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets. Its location in a historically productive basin underscores its contribution to the area's energy economy and the broader U.S. natural gas network.

The facility is located in a region with moderate seismic activity and is subject to typical Gulf Coast weather patterns, including occasional severe storms. Proximity to populated areas near El Dorado requires adherence to safety protocols for gas extraction operations. The site's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal regulations.