Overview
Sinclair Operating Company, LLC (Crain City) is a gas extraction facility in El Dorado, Arkansas, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Sinclair Operating Company, LLC (Crain City) (SW4 S01 T17S R14W) is a gas extraction facility located in Union County, near El Dorado, Arkansas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction). It is part of the broader 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 typically involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process natural gas from the Fayetteville Shale or similar formations common in Arkansas. The facility contributes to regional energy supply, feeding into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. Its location in Union County places it within an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather, factors considered in operational risk management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in southern Arkansas, a region with moderate seismic hazard and exposure to severe weather such as tornadoes and thunderstorms. Proximity to populated areas like El Dorado requires careful management of operational risks, including well integrity and pressure control, to ensure safety and environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Union County, near El Dorado, Arkansas, USA, at coordinates 33.266615, -92.508091.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported via pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Arkansas must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level oil and gas conservation rules enforced by the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.
The facility operates under NAICS code 211111, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Located in southern Arkansas, the facility faces moderate seismic risk and severe weather events, requiring robust well design and emergency response plans to ensure safe operations.
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