Don Mason & Son/Dunn #2 SWD - Gas Extraction Facility in Norphlet, Arkansas

Don Mason & Son/Dunn #2 SWD is a gas extraction facility located in Norphlet, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Union 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 DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas infrastructure. In Arkansas, gas extraction facilities like this one are subject to state-level regulations from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission. The NAICS code 211111 indicates crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, reflecting the facility's role in upstream gas production. Environmentally, the facility's location in rural Arkansas reduces proximity to dense populations, but its operation involves handling produced water, which requires careful management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's role in gas extraction supports local energy supply and economic activity in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area near Norphlet, Arkansas, reducing direct exposure to densely populated zones. However, gas extraction and saltwater disposal operations carry inherent risks such as potential groundwater contamination and induced seismicity. The region's geology and climate, including seismic activity in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, require robust operational safeguards. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies helps mitigate these environmental risks.