Merit Energy Company, LLC - Hardgrave Booster Facility, Paris, Arkansas | Gas Extraction Infrastructure

The Merit Energy Company, LLC - Hardgrave Booster Facility is a gas extraction facility located at 10731 AR 309 in Paris, Logan County, Arkansas, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and is currently operational. The facility plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure network. As a booster facility, it is likely involved in compressing natural gas to maintain pipeline pressure for transport. Operating under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, the facility adheres to federal standards for pipeline design, construction, and maintenance. The facility's scale is typical for a booster station in the Arkoma Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. The facility's location in rural Arkansas reduces proximity to densely populated areas, but it may be exposed to seismic hazards from the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Its operational status indicates active contribution to gas supply, supporting downstream consumers and industrial users in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Logan County, Arkansas, near the Ozark Mountains. The region experiences moderate seismic risk due to the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which could impact pipeline integrity. Proximity to water bodies like the Arkansas River may necessitate spill prevention measures. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.