Overview
Dossie Dews/Sturgis #1 SWDS is a gas extraction facility in Fouke, Arkansas, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Dossie Dews/Sturgis #1 SWDS is a gas extraction facility located in Fouke, Miller County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector within the Ark-La-Tex region, a historically significant area for oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the initial recovery of natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the region. Its location in Miller County places it within a network of gas infrastructure that serves the broader Ark-La-Tex energy market.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Arkansas, near the border with Texas and Louisiana. The region is characterized by low population density, reducing immediate exposure to populated areas. However, the area is prone to seismic activity from the nearby New Madrid Seismic Zone, which poses a risk to gas infrastructure. Typical gas extraction sites in this region operate under standard safety protocols.
Frequently asked questions
Dossie Dews/Sturgis #1 SWDS is located in Fouke, Miller County, Arkansas, United States, in the SEC35 T16S R27W area.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, part of the upstream gas supply chain.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level oil and gas commission rules.
The NAICS code for Dossie Dews/Sturgis #1 SWDS is 211111, which corresponds to crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction can affect local air and water quality, but facilities are required to follow environmental regulations to minimize impacts. The rural location of this facility reduces exposure to populated areas.
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