SMACKOVER DRILLING/WINN ESTATE Gas Extraction Facility, Urbana, Arkansas

SMACKOVER DRILLING/WINN ESTATE is a gas extraction facility located approximately 2.5 miles south of Urbana in Union County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction). It represents a typical small-to-medium scale gas extraction operation in the Ark-La-Tex region. 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 includes wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering lines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The region's geology includes the Smackover Formation, a known oil and gas producing zone. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas production in Arkansas. Its proximity to rural areas reduces population density risks, though standard safety measures for gas extraction apply. The facility's role in the broader gas infrastructure network helps meet regional energy demands.

The facility is situated in a rural area of southern Arkansas, with low population density. The local environment includes forested and agricultural land. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The Smackover Formation is a carbonate reservoir, and extraction activities may involve hydraulic fracturing or conventional methods, with associated groundwater protection requirements.