Cross County School District Gas Extraction Facility, Hickory Ridge, Arkansas

Cross County School District is a gas extraction facility located on Highway 42 West in Hickory Ridge, Cross County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction). It serves the local energy infrastructure in the region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas supply chain in Arkansas, a state with significant natural gas production from the Fayetteville Shale and other formations. The facility's role in the local community includes supporting energy supply for the region. Its location in a rural area of Cross County suggests it contributes to the economic activity of the area. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing activity in gas extraction.

The facility is located in a rural area of Cross County, Arkansas, which is part of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. The region is characterized by agricultural land and wetlands. Gas extraction activities in such areas may involve considerations related to groundwater protection and surface disturbance. The facility's proximity to populated areas is low given the rural setting, but standard environmental management practices for gas extraction apply.