ENERGEN RESOURCES - OAK GROVE CS 12 Gas Extraction Facility, Adger, Alabama

ENERGEN RESOURCES - OAK GROVE CS 12 is a gas extraction facility located at 15046 BANKHEAD RD in Adger, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure in the southeastern United States. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The scale of such facilities in Alabama varies, with many tied to the Black Warrior Basin and other regional formations. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Alabama, supporting local energy needs and downstream industrial consumers. Its location in a rural area near Adger reduces population density risks, though proximity to transportation corridors and water bodies may require environmental monitoring. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional gas production.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, with low population density. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate, with potential for heavy rainfall and tornadoes. Proximity to the Black Warrior River and its tributaries may influence water management practices. Seismic risk is low, but operational pressure and vintage of equipment are typical risk factors for gas extraction facilities.