Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Breitburn Operating/Sayers #1 - Gas Extraction Facility in Magnolia, Arkansas

MAGNOLIA, Arkansas, United States

Overview

Breitburn Operating/Sayers #1 is a gas extraction facility in Magnolia, Arkansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Breitburn Operating/Sayers #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211110 and 211111 indicate oil and gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in Arkansas involve conventional or unconventional production methods, with capacities varying by site. This facility supports the local energy grid and provides natural gas for industrial, commercial, and residential use in the Magnolia area. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the regional energy supply, aligning with the broader gas infrastructure network in the United States.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Columbia County, Arkansas, an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather events such as tornadoes. Proximity to populated areas like Magnolia requires adherence to safety regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport. The local environment includes agricultural and forested lands, where gas operations must manage potential impacts on air and water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Breitburn Operating/Sayers #1 is located near Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States, at the intersection of Highway 19 South and Highway 160.

Breitburn Operating/Sayers #1 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs. It is part of the upstream gas infrastructure supplying the regional energy market.

Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are regulated by the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

The facility extracts natural gas that is processed and transported via pipelines to end-users in Magnolia and surrounding areas, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs.

Typical safety measures include well integrity testing, pressure monitoring, leak detection systems, emergency shutdown procedures, and compliance with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations to protect workers and nearby communities.

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