Overview
Jerry Langley/Lewis #2 SWD is a gas extraction facility in Smackover, Arkansas, USA. It is operational and supports natural gas production in the region.
Jerry Langley/Lewis #2 SWD is a gas extraction facility located in Smackover, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas industry in the region, contributing to the extraction and processing of gas resources. 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 pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure that supports energy production in Arkansas, a state with a history of oil and gas activity. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure includes managing produced water from gas extraction operations. Its location in Smackover, an area with a legacy of petroleum and gas development, underscores its importance in maintaining production efficiency and environmental compliance.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with a history of oil and gas extraction, which can pose risks to local water resources and ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas and the potential for groundwater contamination from produced water are key environmental considerations. The area's geology and climate may also influence operational safety and environmental management practices.
Frequently asked questions
Jerry Langley/Lewis #2 SWD is located at 1.25 M/N-Smackover on CR67, in Smackover, Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States.
The facility is currently operational, supporting gas extraction activities in the region.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are regulated under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level environmental and oil and gas regulations.
A saltwater disposal facility is used to inject produced water from oil and gas extraction into deep underground formations for safe disposal, helping to manage wastewater and protect surface water resources.
The facility provides essential wastewater management services for nearby gas extraction operations, enabling continued production and reducing environmental impact.
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