Overview
J.D. Sinclair/Alphin #1 SWD is an operational gas extraction facility located 2.5 miles southeast of El Dorado, Arkansas, United States. It operates within the Union County area.
J.D. Sinclair/Alphin #1 SWD is a gas extraction facility located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of El Dorado, Arkansas, in Union County. The facility is currently operational and serves as part of the natural gas infrastructure in the region. It is classified under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Arkansas, gas extraction facilities are subject to state-level regulations from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission. The facility's scale is typical for a saltwater disposal (SWD) well, which is used for disposing of produced water from oil and gas operations. As a saltwater disposal facility, J.D. Sinclair/Alphin #1 SWD plays a critical role in managing wastewater from nearby extraction activities, helping to maintain environmental compliance and operational efficiency. Its location in Union County places it within an active oil and gas producing region, contributing to the local energy supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with active oil and gas extraction, where saltwater disposal wells are essential for managing produced water. Proximity to populated areas like El Dorado requires careful monitoring of injection pressures and groundwater protection. The area is not known for high seismic activity, but disposal wells are regulated to minimize induced seismicity risks.
Frequently asked questions
J.D. Sinclair/Alphin #1 SWD is located approximately 2.5 miles southeast of El Dorado, Arkansas, in Union County, United States.
The facility is a saltwater disposal (SWD) well used for disposing of produced water from oil and gas extraction operations in the region.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are regulated by the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission.
A saltwater disposal well injects produced water from oil and gas operations into deep underground formations, isolating it from freshwater aquifers and reducing surface environmental impact.
SWD facilities help manage wastewater from extraction activities, preventing surface contamination and reducing the risk of spills. They are subject to strict injection pressure and groundwater monitoring requirements.
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