PETRO-CHEM OPERATING Gas Extraction Facility, Magnolia, Arkansas

PETRO-CHEM OPERATING is a gas extraction facility located in Magnolia, Columbia 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 network in the southern United States. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering pipelines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is typical for the Ark-La-Tex region, which has a long history of oil and gas production. PETRO-CHEM OPERATING contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting industrial and residential gas demand in southern Arkansas. Its location in Columbia County places it within a region with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather, factors considered in facility design and risk management. The facility's role in the gas grid underscores its importance for regional energy reliability.

The facility is situated in a region with moderate seismic hazard and exposure to severe weather events such as tornadoes and thunderstorms. Proximity to populated areas like Magnolia requires careful management of operational risks, including pressure control and leak detection. The surrounding area includes agricultural and forested land, with potential impacts on local air and water quality from extraction activities.