LBOC, LLC/LEWIS HICKS #2 & B-2 Gas Extraction Facility in Norphlet, Arkansas

LBOC, LLC/LEWIS HICKS #2 & B-2 is a gas extraction facility situated in Norphlet, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the region, contributing to the domestic energy supply. The facility operates under NAICS code 211111, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas. In the United States, gas extraction facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety and by state-level oil and gas commissions. The facility's location in Arkansas places it within a region with a history of natural gas production, particularly from the Fayetteville Shale play. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in a rural area of southern Arkansas, near the city of Norphlet. The region is characterized by forested land and agricultural activity. Gas extraction operations in such areas are subject to state and federal regulations regarding well construction, water management, and air emissions to minimize environmental impact.

The facility is located in a rural area of Union County, Arkansas, near Norphlet. The surrounding landscape includes mixed forest and agricultural land. Gas extraction activities in this region are subject to Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment regulations, which address well integrity, water protection, and air quality. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing potential community exposure.