Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Bonanza Creek Energy/Burdine 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Macedonia, Arkansas

MACEDONIA, Arkansas, United States

Overview

Bonanza Creek Energy/Burdine 1 is a gas extraction facility located in Macedonia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Bonanza Creek Energy/Burdine 1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Macedonia, Arkansas, within Columbia 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 Arkoma Basin, a significant natural gas producing area. 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The scale of such facilities in Arkansas varies, with many being medium-sized operations tied to the Fayetteville Shale play. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to rural and agricultural areas in Columbia County. The region is subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations, and climate hazards such as tornadoes and flooding. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential and industrial use in southern Arkansas.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a rural area of Columbia County, Arkansas, with low population density. The region experiences moderate seismic risk from induced seismicity associated with oil and gas activities. Climate hazards include tornadoes and flooding, which could impact infrastructure integrity. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and water bodies necessitates careful management of potential leaks or spills.

Frequently asked questions

Bonanza Creek Energy/Burdine 1 is located in Macedonia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States, near the intersection of Highways 19 and 160.

It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, and is currently operational.

Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and must comply with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety, as well as state-level regulations from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.

The Arkoma Basin is a major natural gas producing region with facilities ranging from small wellhead operations to large processing plants. Bonanza Creek Energy/Burdine 1 is likely a medium-scale extraction site.

Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, and surface spills. The region's rural setting and agricultural land require careful environmental management.

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