LBOC, LLC / BEEBE #1 SWD - Gas Extraction Facility in Calion, Arkansas

LBOC, LLC / BEEBE #1 SWD is a gas extraction facility located in Calion, Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas supply chain, serving the broader gas infrastructure network in the state. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas industry, focusing on the initial recovery of natural gas from underground reservoirs. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Calion and the surrounding area. Its location in a rural setting reduces proximity to dense populations, but standard safety protocols for gas extraction and pipeline operations are essential to manage operational risks.

The facility is situated in a rural area of southern Arkansas, near the Ouachita River basin. The region's geology supports natural gas deposits, and extraction activities are subject to environmental oversight to manage potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing exposure risks, but seismic and climate hazards are considered in operational planning.