ENERCO OPERATING/CARROLL #1 - Gas Extraction Facility near Fouke, Arkansas

ENERCO OPERATING/CARROLL #1 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 7 miles northeast of Fouke, Arkansas, in Miller County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas industry, focusing on the production of raw natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline regulations. Additionally, environmental regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) govern emissions and water management. The NAICS code 211111 indicates it is classified as crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for facilities of this scale in the region. Located in the Ark-La-Tex region, the facility benefits from proximity to major gas transmission pipelines and processing plants. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. The site's environmental context includes typical considerations for gas extraction, such as managing produced water and minimizing surface disturbance in the rural setting of Miller County.

The facility is situated in a rural area near Fouke, Arkansas, within the Ark-La-Tex region, which has a history of oil and gas extraction. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and surface water from drilling and production activities. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, but the primary environmental considerations are related to well integrity and methane emissions, which are regulated under state and federal guidelines.