PGP Operating LLC - Vance CS 6 Gas Extraction Facility, Brookwood, Alabama

PGP Operating LLC - Vance CS 6 is a gas extraction facility located on Rocky Branch Rd in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure network in the southeastern United States. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and adheres to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering pipelines. The scale of operations is typical for a mid-sized extraction facility in Alabama's Black Warrior Basin, which has a history of natural gas production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area near Brookwood, with proximity to the Black Warrior River watershed. Its operational significance lies in contributing to local natural gas supply and supporting downstream energy infrastructure. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces certain risk factors, though standard methane emission controls and leak detection are expected under federal regulations.

The facility is located in a rural area of Tuscaloosa County, near the Black Warrior River. The region has a moderate climate with occasional tornado risks but low seismic activity. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing population exposure risks. Standard environmental controls for gas extraction, such as vapor recovery units and leak detection, are typical for facilities in this region.