MARTIN, VAN Gas Extraction Facility in Smackover, Arkansas | United States Gas Infrastructure

MARTIN, VAN is a gas extraction facility located in Smackover, Union County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction). It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure in the Arkoma Basin, a historically significant oil and gas producing area. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The scale of such facilities in Arkansas varies, with many tied to the Fayetteville Shale play. Environmental considerations for gas extraction facilities in this region include proximity to populated areas like Smackover, potential impacts on local water resources, and the need for proper well integrity management. The facility's role in the local gas supply chain contributes to energy delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is located in Smackover, a small town in southern Arkansas. The region has a history of oil and gas development, with potential environmental concerns including groundwater protection, surface water runoff, and air emissions from extraction activities. Proximity to residential areas necessitates careful monitoring of noise, traffic, and fugitive emissions. The local climate, with hot summers and occasional severe weather, poses operational challenges for infrastructure integrity.