FOUR R OPERATING/MCKEN #D-11 Gas Extraction Facility, Smackover, Arkansas

FOUR R OPERATING/MCKEN #D-11 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 2 miles northeast of Smackover, Arkansas, in Ouachita County. The facility operates within the United States, a country with extensive natural gas infrastructure and regulatory oversight. The facility falls under the NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. In the United States, gas extraction operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and state-level oil and gas commissions. The facility's operational status indicates active production. As a gas extraction site in the Smackover region, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility's role in natural gas production supports downstream infrastructure and regional energy markets. Its location in Arkansas places it within a historically significant oil and gas producing area.

The facility is situated in a region with a history of oil and gas extraction, which can influence local environmental conditions. Proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on air and water quality are typical considerations for gas extraction sites. The area's geology and climate may also affect operational practices and risk management.