Overview
Bonanza Creek Energy/Souter is a gas extraction facility in Magnolia, Arkansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Bonanza Creek Energy/Souter is a gas extraction facility located approximately 4 miles south of Magnolia, Arkansas, along Highway 79. The facility is situated in Columbia County and operates within the United States' natural gas infrastructure network, serving the regional energy supply chain. 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 integrity. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream natural gas production. The facility's operational status is active, contributing to the local energy grid and supporting industrial and residential demand in southern Arkansas. Its location in the Ark-La-Tex region places it within a historically significant oil and gas producing area, with proximity to transportation corridors for product distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area south of Magnolia, Arkansas, with low population density. The region is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain, characterized by forested and agricultural land. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, typical for gas extraction operations. The facility's proximity to Highway 79 suggests access for maintenance and transport, but also potential for noise and traffic impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Bonanza Creek Energy/Souter is located approximately 4 miles south of Magnolia, Arkansas, along Highway 79, in Columbia County.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas, classified under NAICS code 211111.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and drilling regulations.
The facility extracts natural gas that feeds into regional pipelines, supporting energy needs for residential, commercial, and industrial users in southern Arkansas.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active gas extraction and production.
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