Overview
FRANK BURTON OIL/RUTLEDGE #2 is a gas extraction facility in Smackover, Arkansas, USA. It operates within the historic Smackover oil and gas field, supporting regional energy infrastructure.
FRANK BURTON OIL/RUTLEDGE #2 is a gas extraction facility located in Smackover, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is situated in the Smackover oil and gas field, a historically significant petroleum-producing region. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the southern United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in this region typically range from small to medium scale, processing natural gas from local wells. The NAICS code 211111 indicates crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Environmentally, the facility is located in a region with moderate seismic activity and is subject to typical Gulf Coast climate hazards such as hurricanes and flooding. Its proximity to populated areas in Smackover necessitates adherence to safety regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and processing. The facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands and supporting local economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Smackover oil and gas field, a region with a long history of petroleum extraction. The local environment includes mixed forest and agricultural land, with potential impacts from gas extraction activities such as air emissions and water usage. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies aims to minimize environmental risks, including those from pipeline leaks or operational incidents.
Frequently asked questions
FRANK BURTON OIL/RUTLEDGE #2 is located at HWY 7B S & GAS PLANT RD, Smackover, Union County, Arkansas, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Smackover oil and gas field, contributing to the regional energy supply.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are regulated by the U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and state-level environmental and oil and gas commissions.
The Smackover field, discovered in 1922, is one of the largest oil fields in Arkansas and has been a major source of petroleum and natural gas for nearly a century.
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