Overview
Bonanza Creek/Willis B #5 SWD is a gas extraction facility in Emerson, Arkansas, USA. It is operational and serves the natural gas sector in Columbia County.
Bonanza Creek/Willis B #5 SWD is a gas extraction facility located in Emerson, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain within Columbia County. As a saltwater disposal (SWD) well, it supports gas extraction operations by managing produced water. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The NAICS code 211111 indicates it is part of the oil and gas extraction industry. In Arkansas, gas extraction facilities are subject to state regulations from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on local water resources. Proper disposal of produced water is critical to prevent contamination. The facility's location in southern Arkansas places it in a region with moderate seismic activity, which is a factor in infrastructure risk assessment.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Columbia County, Arkansas, near the town of Emerson. The region is characterized by agricultural land and forested areas. Proximity to surface water bodies and groundwater aquifers necessitates careful management of produced water disposal to prevent contamination. The area has a moderate risk of seismic activity, which can affect well integrity and pipeline safety.
Frequently asked questions
Bonanza Creek/Willis B #5 SWD is located in Emerson, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States, near the intersection of Highway 82B and Highway 19.
It is a saltwater disposal (SWD) facility that supports natural gas extraction by managing and disposing of produced water from gas wells.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state regulations from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.
Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination from leaks or spills, induced seismicity from deep well injection, and surface water pollution if not properly managed.
It is part of the network of gas extraction and disposal facilities in the Arkoma Basin, supporting natural gas production in southern Arkansas.
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