Overview
JOE R. MAY PRODUCTION/ROPER 16 is a gas extraction facility in Norphlet, Arkansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
JOE R. MAY PRODUCTION/ROPER 16 is a gas extraction facility located in Norphlet, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply infrastructure. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the gas value chain, supporting local energy production. 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 pipelines. The NAICS code 211111 indicates crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for facilities in this region. Arkansas has a history of natural gas production, particularly from the Fayetteville Shale play, and facilities like this one are part of that broader industry context. The facility's location in southern Arkansas places it within a region with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding. These environmental factors are considered in the operational risk assessment for gas infrastructure. The facility's grid role involves supplying natural gas to downstream processing and distribution networks, supporting both residential and industrial consumers in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in southern Arkansas, an area with moderate seismic risk and exposure to severe weather events such as tornadoes and flooding. These environmental factors can pose risks to gas extraction infrastructure, including potential damage to wellheads and pipelines. The region's geology, including the Fayetteville Shale formation, influences the extraction methods and environmental management practices employed at the site.
Frequently asked questions
JOE R. MAY PRODUCTION/ROPER 16 is located in Norphlet, Union County, Arkansas, United States, near the intersection of CR72 and CR68.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in gas extraction activities.
In the United States, gas extraction facilities like this one are subject to federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and drilling regulations.
Gas extraction facilities are responsible for the initial production of natural gas from underground reservoirs. They typically include wellheads, separators, and equipment to prepare the gas for transport to processing plants.
Arkansas is part of the Fayetteville Shale natural gas play, which has driven significant gas production in the region. The facility benefits from existing infrastructure and geological knowledge, but must also manage risks from seismic activity and severe weather.
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