Overview
NICHOLS OILFIELD TOOLS, LLC is an operational gas extraction facility in Lewisville, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas production in the region.
NICHOLS OILFIELD TOOLS, LLC is a gas extraction facility located in Lewisville, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain within the region. Arkansas is part of the Arkoma Basin, a significant natural gas producing area, and this facility contributes to local extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline safety and operations. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 213112 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations) indicate its dual role in extraction and support services. This facility is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in the United States, which is one of the world's largest producers and consumers of natural gas. Its location in southern Arkansas places it near major pipeline networks that transport gas to markets across the country. The facility's operations support local employment and energy supply, contributing to the regional economy.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Lafayette County, Arkansas, with low population density. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate, with occasional severe weather including tornadoes and flooding. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing immediate risk to communities. The site's operations involve gas extraction, which can pose risks related to well integrity and methane emissions. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies helps mitigate these environmental concerns.
Frequently asked questions
NICHOLS OILFIELD TOOLS, LLC is located in Lewisville, Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States, at coordinates 33.375987, -93.619797.
NICHOLS OILFIELD TOOLS, LLC is a gas extraction facility that supports natural gas production and related support activities, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 213112.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas are regulated by the U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety, as well as by the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission for state-level drilling and production rules.
The Arkoma Basin, spanning Arkansas and Oklahoma, is a major natural gas producing region with extensive reserves. Facilities like NICHOLS OILFIELD TOOLS, LLC contribute to the basin's output, which feeds into interstate pipelines serving the U.S. market.
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