Overview
Jerry Langley Oil/Saxon #2 is a gas extraction facility in Smackover, Arkansas, USA. It operates within the Union County region, contributing to the local natural gas supply chain.
Jerry Langley Oil/Saxon #2 is a gas extraction facility located in Smackover, Arkansas, within the United States. The facility is situated in Union County, an area with a history of oil and gas production. As an operational gas extraction site, it plays a role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting the natural gas supply for industrial and residential use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and adheres to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The NAICS code 211111 indicates it is part of the crude petroleum and natural gas extraction sector. Gas extraction facilities in this region typically range from small to medium scale, reflecting the mature nature of the Arkoma Basin. Environmentally, the facility is located in a region with moderate seismic activity and is subject to standard environmental regulations for air emissions and water management. Its proximity to Smackover, a small town, means that operational safety and community impact are managed through state and federal guidelines. The facility's role in the local gas grid contributes to energy security and economic activity in Union County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Gulf Coastal Plain region, which has a history of oil and gas development. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater and air quality from extraction activities. The area experiences moderate rainfall and is not prone to extreme seismic events, but standard operational safeguards are in place to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction, such as well integrity and emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Jerry Langley Oil/Saxon #2 is located in Smackover, Union County, Arkansas, USA, approximately 1.25 miles north of Smackover on Highway 7.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, contributing to the local energy supply.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas must comply with U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level environmental and drilling permits from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.
As a gas extraction site, it feeds raw natural gas into gathering pipelines that transport it to processing plants and ultimately to the national pipeline network, supporting regional energy distribution.
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