Overview
MIDAMERICA ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDINGS, LLC - HUTCHINSON B 2 COMMERCIAL SWDS TANK B is a gas extraction facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
MIDAMERICA ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDINGS, LLC - HUTCHINSON B 2 COMMERCIAL SWDS TANK B is a gas extraction facility located at 4101 Old Oak Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Columbia County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It represents a component of the broader gas infrastructure network in the United States. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves processes such as separation, dehydration, and compression to prepare extracted gas for pipeline transmission. The scale of operations is typical for a commercial landfill gas extraction facility, capturing methane from waste decomposition. This facility contributes to the local energy supply by capturing and processing landfill gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing a renewable energy source. Its location in Little Rock places it within an urban-industrial context, serving the energy needs of the surrounding community and supporting Arkansas's energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Little Rock, Arkansas, a region with a humid subtropical climate and moderate seismic hazard. Proximity to populated areas necessitates careful management of gas extraction operations to mitigate risks such as leaks or pressure events. The facility's role in capturing landfill gas helps reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, contributing to local air quality improvements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 4101 Old Oak Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212, in Columbia County, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility that captures and processes landfill gas, likely for energy production or pipeline injection.
The facility is classified under NAICS code 211111, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction facilities in the US must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for design, construction, and operation of natural gas pipelines.
By capturing landfill gas, the facility reduces methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source, supporting local energy needs and climate goals.
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