J & B OIL, LLC/T.C.PATTON #1 Gas Extraction Facility, Louann, Arkansas

J & B OIL, LLC/T.C.PATTON #1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 8 miles south of Louann off Highway 7 in Ouachita County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. This location is part of the broader Arkoma Basin, a region known for natural gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves drilling and initial processing of natural gas. The scale of operations is typical for small to medium-sized extraction facilities in the region, focusing on local resource recovery. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southern Arkansas, characterized by forested land and agricultural use. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure. The region has moderate seismic risk, and operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations to manage potential impacts on air and water quality.

The facility is located in a rural area of Ouachita County, Arkansas, with low population density. The surrounding environment includes mixed forest and agricultural land. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations to mitigate risks such as groundwater contamination and air emissions. Typical gas extraction practices in this area involve managing produced water and controlling fugitive emissions.