SAMSON RESOURCES/WATERS B4 SWD Gas Extraction Facility, Buckner, Arkansas

SAMSON RESOURCES/WATERS B4 SWD is a gas extraction facility situated in Columbia County, Arkansas, approximately 1 mile east of Buckner on Highway 82. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the U.S. gas infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply chain. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Typical gas extraction facilities in Arkansas involve low-pressure gathering systems and may include saltwater disposal wells. The state's gas infrastructure is characterized by moderate-scale operations serving local and regional markets. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southern Arkansas, a region with low population density. The primary environmental considerations for gas extraction operations include groundwater protection, proper disposal of produced water, and management of fugitive emissions. The facility's location away from dense urban centers reduces potential exposure risks to populated areas.

The facility is located in a rural area of Columbia County, Arkansas, with low population density. Key environmental factors for gas extraction include groundwater protection, management of produced water via saltwater disposal, and control of methane emissions. The region's moderate climate and low seismic activity reduce certain operational risks, though proper well integrity and spill prevention remain important.