Dan Reynolds Co/Hughes #A-6 Gas Extraction Facility, Louann, Arkansas

Dan Reynolds Co/Hughes #A-6 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 3 miles northeast of Louann on County Road 66 in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, the facility 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 scale is typical for regional extraction operations, focusing on gathering and initial processing of natural gas before transmission to pipelines. Environmentally, the facility's location in rural Arkansas reduces immediate population density risks, but proximity to water bodies and agricultural areas necessitates adherence to environmental regulations. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity, supporting downstream gas infrastructure in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Ouachita County, Arkansas, with low population density. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to occasional severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding. These factors are considered in the facility's risk management and operational protocols to ensure safe gas extraction and minimal environmental impact.